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Sipadan (2006): Colours of the reef
Coral reefs are colourful places. However, the beautiful reds, orange and yellow colours are absorbed at depth, leaving most underwater photos with a bluish or greenish hue. The colours are most apparent at shallow depths or when illuminated with an artificial light source. Here are some of the beautiful colours of the Sipadan coral reefs.
Long nose hawkfish, Barracuda Point, May 2006
Purple anthias, Whitetip Avenue, May 2006
Regal angelfish, Whitetip Avenue, May 2006
Harlequin ghostpipe fish, Barracuda Point, May 2006
Moorish idol, Whitetip Avenue, May 2006
