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Photograph by Paul Nicklen
Sailfish are found near the ocean surface feeding on schools of smaller fish like sardines. They often pop their sails to startle their prey. -
Photograph by Paul Sutherland
Blue-lined snappers are fish that are usually found in schools on the coral reef in the Indo-Pacific region where they feed on small crustaceans. -
Photograph by Paul Sutherland
Mackerel congregate in schools and swim in the upper area of the water in the warmer months, then plunge to the deeper parts of the ocean during the winter. -
Photograph by David Doubilet
Golden sweepers shelter beneath a canopy of table coral. They swim in formation during the day, then disperse at night to feed. -
Photograph by David Doubilet
Barracuda are well-known predators, but they sometimes gather in groups for protection against other fish like sharks that are higher up on the food chain. -
Photograph by Paul Nicklen
Atlantic salmon swim upstream during their spawning run. These wild Atlantic salmon are a rarity, as most Atlantic salmon today spend their time on fish farms.
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