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  1. Clownfish at Molokini, Hawaii

    Clownfish at Molokini, Hawaii

    Clownfish (Anemonefish) and sea anemones have a symbiotic, mutualistic relationship, each providing a number of benefits to the other. The sea anemone protects the anemonefish from predators, as well as providing food through the scraps left from meals. In return the clownfish defends the anemone.
  2. Humpback whales at Molokini, Maui

    Humpback whales at Molokini, Maui

    The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 m (39–52 ft) and weigh around 25–30 metric tons (28–33 short tons). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly...
  3. Eel in Molokini, Maui

    Eel in Molokini, Maui

    Most eels live in the shallow waters of the ocean and burrow into sand, mud, or amongst rocks. A majority of eel species are nocturnal, thus are rarely seen. Sometimes, they are seen living together in holes, or "eel pits". Some species of eels also live in deeper water on the continental...
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