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Brave father

Late in the spring in Mediterranean shallow water the Blennius ocellaris use to reproduce, hide the egg wherever is possible to protect. After the female lay down the egg, the male use all his bravery to protect them from any kind of predator.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2019
Date Uploaded: 04.2021
Photo Location: Noli, Italy
Copyright: © Emilio Mancuso