School Fish Collection

Golden Sweepers - Very large schools of Sweeepers are found in caves during daytime, dispursing to feed at night
VT-8450 Golden SWEEPERS - mass shoal Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea Parapriacanthus ransonnetti Very large schools of Sweeepers are found in caves during daytime, dispursing to feed at night

Golden Sweepers - School. Found tightly packed in caves during the day. Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea FIS-082
VT-8448 Golden SWEEPERS - school Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea Parapriacanthus ransonnetti Found tightly packed in caves during the day

Bluestripe Snapper - School bunched together for protection. This fish was introduced into the Hawaian Islands where it
VT-8459 Bluestriped / Blue-stripe SNAPPER / Yellow and blue Seaperch - school bunched together for protection Distribution

Golden Sweepers - School. This tightly packed species take refuge in caves during the day, Milne Bay
VT-8449 Golden SWEEPERS - School Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea Parapriacanthus ransonnetti This tightly packed species take refuge in caves during the day

Blue and Yellow Snapper - seen in vast schools moving as one along the reef dropoffs - plankton feeding fish - Fiji
VT-8931 Blue and Yellow Snapper - seen in vast schools moving as one along the reef dropoffs Fiji Paracaesio xanthura Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Barracuda - usually found swimming in large shoals along reef dropoffs, these fish are merciless hunters
VT-8770 Barracuda - usually found swimming in large shoals along reef dropoffs, these fish are merciless hunters. Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Sphyraena genie

Sweetlips - 10 species and 2 genera are known from the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef
VT-8698 Lined Sweetlips - shoal Coral Sea Plectorhinchus lineatus 10 species and 2 genera are known from the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. The flesh of the larger Sweetlips is good eating

Fusilier Fish - School This species schools on the current side of tropical reefs, feeding on plankton. Milne bay
VT-8465 Dark-banded / Neon / Bluestreak FUSILIER Fish - school Milne bay. Papua New Guinea Pterocaesio tile This species schools on the current side of tropical reefs, feeding on plankton

Golden Sweeper - Fish congregating in the safety of a wreck. Milne Bay. Papua New guinea FIS-076
VT-8464 Golden SWEEPER - congregating in the safety of a wreck Milne Bay. Papua New guinea Parapriacanthus ransonnetti Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Plankton feeding mackerel - Like whales, these fish suck plankton from the open water by swimming very fast in close
VT-8452 Long-jawed / Striped / Indian MACKEREL - feeding on Plankton Papua New Guinea Rastrelliger kanagurta These fish suck plankton from the open water by swimming very fast in close formation

Rainbow Runners - School. Rainbow Runners are considered a good bait fish They grow to 170 cm. and are pelagic
VT-8451 Rainbow RUNNERS / Salmon runner / Hawaiian Salmon / Skip Jack - school. Lady Elloit Island. Great Barrier Reef. Australia Elagatis bipinnulata Considered a good bait fish

Yellow and Blueback Fusilier Fish - School. This species is found in many areas of tropical indo Pacific
VT-8466 Blue and Gold / Yellow and blueback FUSILIER fish - mass shoal Banda sea. Indonesia Caesio teres This species is found in many areas of tropical Indo-Pacific, feeding off the reef edge

Bigeye Barracuda - A nocturnal hunter that schools during the day. Grows to 65cm. Papua New Guinea
VT-8463 Bigeye / Blackspot BARRACUDA - shoal Papua New Guinea Sphyraena forsteri A nocturnal hunter that schools during the day. Grows to 65cm. Distribution: Indo-Pacific

School of Snapper - Congregated off the reef edge at Heron Island. endemic to Eastern Australia and Coral Sea
VT-8460 Yellow-banded SNAPPER / Sea Perch / Hussar - school congregated off the reef edge at Heron Island. Heron Island. Great Barrier Reef

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"School Fish: A Spectacle of Unity and Survival" In the depths of the ocean, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as schools of fish come together in perfect harmony. Golden Sweepers, with their shimmering bodies, form massive congregations within caves during daylight hours before dispersing to feed under the cloak of darkness. These tightly packed creatures find solace in their numbers, seeking refuge from predators in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Bluestripe Snappers join forces for protection against lurking dangers. Originally introduced into the Hawaiian Islands, these resilient fish have become pests due to their overwhelming presence. From the Indo Pacific oceans they hail, reminding us that unity can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. Blue and Yellow Snappers gracefully glide along reef drop-offs as one cohesive unit. Their synchronized movements are a testament to their plankton feeding habits and serve as a reminder of nature's delicate balance. Fiji is blessed with this awe-inspiring display of collective behavior. Barracudas patrol reef drop-offs in large shoals, displaying both power and ruthlessness in equal measure. As merciless hunters, they strike fear into the hearts of smaller prey species who dare venture too close to Cormerant Pass at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Sweetlips grace the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef with their presence - ten species and two genera strong. While some may appreciate them for their delectable flesh on dinner plates, it is important not to overlook their vital role within these ecosystems. Fusilier Fish dance effortlessly on tropical reefs' current side while feasting on planktonic delights. Their vibrant colors add an enchanting touch to Milne Bay's underwater world in Papua New Guinea. Even wrecks provide sanctuary for Golden Sweepers seeking safety amidst chaos; here they congregate without fear or hesitation - another testament to nature's resilience off Milne Bay's coastlines.