Now here's one fish that doesn't need protection; it has three defenses of it's own. It inflates to choke any potential predator, exposes spines hidden under the skin (Wolverine-like) and contains powerful toxins
This reef is a little out there, literally, and although one of the oldest of the new artificial reef projects in the gulf, I haven't seen too much out here yet. Of course, triggers are always a good find. This one seemed to stake out a spot right at the top of the reef module. Grayton Beach Artificial Reef South Walton Artificial Reef Association SWARAWalton County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 14-42mm II Lens PT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port