Cliffy Snooted My Ghost Pipefish

When light travels from air into water, it slows down, causing it to change direction slightly. This change of direction is called refraction. The different wavelengths of light penetrate to different depths when they pass through water due to the process of absorption. Absorption occurs when light is converted to heat, and the longest wavelengths with the lowest energy are absorbed first. The life of many aquatic species is linked to light intensity. In radiated fin fish, feeding, schooling and migration depend on specific light intensities. Changing these intensities can therefore change the behaviour of individuals. Most fishes don’t have eyelids , and that’s because they really don’t need them. Excessive use of flash, snoot lights, strobe lighting, but especially a powerful video light can cause stress or even damage to marine life. Always keep flash photography to a minimum and be mindful when using a powerful video lights to protect our precious marine life