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33 of 105 SHOW RUNTIME03:39

Reef fish of the Andaman Sea put on a show

EPISODE SYNOPSIS

Move over sharks and strange marine creatures, more 'ordinary' fish are in the spotlight this week. Bright stripes, clever disguises, spotted bellies and dazzling 'lipstick' … the reef fish of the Andaman Sea put on a display of colour and pattern for cameraman Stewart Whitfield

Dive trips kindly sponsored by Raya Divers, Thailand

33episode no SHOW RUNTIME 03:39

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