12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Puffy's Barrel Sponge

It is rare that I get to photograph an underwater animal before it leaves it's scenic photo surroundings. This particular Puffer Fish decided to stake it's claim long enough for me to snap a photo!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2014
Date Uploaded: 10.2014
Photo Location: Off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot G12
Copyright: © cindy messinger