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Flying into the sunset

I came across this juvenile flying fish while diving in open water near Tubbataha Reefs, Philippines. Juvenile flying fish are often spotted hovering just below the surface, hiding inside natural or manmade debris, drifting the ocean currents.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2014
Date Uploaded: 06.2015
Photo Location: Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Camera: NIKON D300
Copyright: © Eric Madeja