Monday, August 16, 2010

Sea creatures in and out of the water. Θαλασσινά, μέσα κι έξω από το νερό.

The black clusters you can see in the water are sea urchins.
Οι μαύρες σκιές που φαίνονται στον βυθό είναι αχινοί.
The innocent  little fish which was found half dead near the surface is not very common. It is called  Trachinus draco, and has a very poisonous sting on its back. It can be really painful if you are hit. (Ask the fishermen about it when they find it in their nets). Even this little one can sting you and hurt you as it is now.
Το αθώο ψαράκι που βλέπετε εδώ είναι δράκαινα. Καλύτερα να το αποφύγετε γιατί έχει ένα φαρμακερό κεντρί.

8 comments:

  1. Such incredible photos, Costas! Fascinating look under the sea! What beauty you capture!! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  2. What beauty! I am so glad to be able to enjoy the wonder of the sea linked with the Adriatic thru your wonderful photos.

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  3. Bonjour dear friend!
    Your post is very interesting with lovely pictures.The water is crystalline and I also love these shells, just adorable!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  4. superb colors!! i like reflections! regards

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  5. Unusual creatures for a land-locked person like me! Lovely photos.

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  6. Beautiful shells....
    Wish I could feel them.
    Enjoy the rest of the summer!

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  7. Well, beautiful...wonderful colors!
    I will go on holyday in Corfu (1st september)
    I already have a underwater camera photo...
    Best regards!

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  8. The urchin shell looks less hazardous.It was a delicasy when I was in Japan.I didn't try it.Think I need some good water shoes to swin with you.

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