A green turtle (Chelonia mydas) rests on the bottom while a diver approaches for a closer look. Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean.

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A diver is dwarfed in comparison to a young whale shark (Rhincodon typus). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand.

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A videographer films one of the oddest looking fish, an Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola). Seldom seen by divers, these docile creatures wander the open sea, feeding primarily on jellyfish and small crustaceans. San Diego, California, Pacific Ocean.

Docile and approachable, this Zebra Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) proves to be a cooperative subject for an underwater videographer. Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Myanmar.

A giant manta (Manta birostris) is silhouetted by the sun as two divers observe from above. Ko Tachai, Andaman Sea, Thailand.

Diver Suzanne Forman investigates colorful marine life surrounding a deep coral "bommie". Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand.

Diver Suzanne Forman observes a Golden Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) as it hovers above lush soft corals and crinoids. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand.

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A zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) rests on the bottom, seemingly unconcerned as a diver approaches. Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Myanmar.

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