By AG STAFF
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August 25, 2014
UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES. Rubbish from human activity can cause major pollution problems in marine environments, but sometimes these discarded items can become a home or habitat. This octopus is taking refuge in a discarded drink bottle, a safe hiding place on the otherwise deserted sandy slope. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Nikon D7100, Nikkor 60mm macro, 1/200, f/18, ISO 200, two Inon Z-240 strobes, Nauticam housing, handheld
These images are short-listed for the 2014 ANZANG Nature Photographer of the year contest Our Impact category.