Hello fellow Divers,
Happy Tuesday!
Have you guys seen this? I thought it was really neat! I'd love to see one of these guys some day!
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A tiny Japanese puffer fish creates a grand sand sculpture on the featureless seabed by using his fins to dig furrows. He uses this to attract the attention of passing females.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zsjfyrd
A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
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Stay Warm underwater with the Weezle Extreme Plus undergarment! Please let me know if you would like to order one or have any questions.
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Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
Pretty Amazing....
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
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"Anyone who thinks this place is over moderated is bat-crazy anarchist." -Ben, Airsix
"Warning: No dive masters are going to be there, Just a bunch of old fat guys taking pictures of fish." -Bassman
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Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
Cool!
Come to the nerd side, we have pi!
Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
I did one of those in my back yard, seems to be working.
Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
Photos, Brad, or it never happenedbradmond wrote:I did one of those in my back yard, seems to be working.
Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
During a safety stop with my wife I drew a tic-tac-toe square in the sand. She wasn't impressed.
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Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
Ahahah!bradmond wrote:I did one of those in my back yard, seems to be working.
Come to the nerd side, we have pi!
Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
LOL Brad you are the best!bradmond wrote:I did one of those in my back yard, seems to be working.
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Re: A male puffer fish and the fragile structure he constructs to attract a mate.
My dad showed me this the other day!! Its incredible how intricate and amazing they are!!
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