Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
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St. Vincent Gallery
St. Vincent is a beautiful island in the multi island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the south eastern Caribbean Sea. It is blessed with a wonderful variety of marine life partially due to the convergence of different currents. It has long been known as the Critter Capital of the Caribbean. Martinez has made many trips to St. Vincent to photograph its fascinating marine life.
Caribbean Reef Squid
Caribbean Reef Squid Sepioteuthis sepioidea, St. Vincent
Longlure Frogfish
Longlure Frogfish, (Antennarius multiocellatus), Resting on a sponge. St. Vincent, Caribbean Sea
Bluethroat Pikeblenny
Bluethroat Pikeblenny, (Chaenopsis ocellata), St. Vincent, Caribbean. The male yellowface pikeblenny will emerge from its hole in the sand to defend its territory. Here shown attacking its reflection in a mirror.
Island Seahorse
Island Seahorse Hippocampus patagonicus, St. Vincent
Rosy Razorfish,
female Rosy Razorfish, Xyrichtys martinicensis, St. Vincent
Honeycomb Cowfish
Honeycomb Cowfish, (Lactophrys polygonia), St. Vincent, Caribbean.
Flying Gurnard
Flying Gurnard, (Dactylopterus volitans). St. Vincent
Shortnose Batfish
Shortnose Batfish, Ogcocephalus nasutus, St. Vincent. Inhabits sandy or rubble areas
Western Dondice,
Western Dondice, Dondice occidentalis, A nudibranch in the Facelinidae family. St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Decorator Crab, St. Vincent
Decorator Crab gets protection from the hydroids it places on its body. St. Vincent, Caribbean,
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus argus, St. Vincent, Caribbean Sea
Blue-eye Hermit
Blue-eye Hermit, Paguristes sericeus, St. Vincent.
Snakefish eating flounder,
Snakefish, Trachinocephalus myops, with flounder in its mouth. St. Vincent, Normally snakefish bury themselves in the sand to await prey and hide.
Neck Crab,
Neck Crab, Podochela sp. gets protection from the growth it places on its body. St. Vincent, Caribbean,
Brownstripe Octopus,
Brownstripe Octopus, Octopus burryi, St. Vincent. Trying to bury itself
Spotted Sea Hare
Spotted Sea Hare, Aplysia dactylomela, St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Flame Auger
Flame Auger, Terebra taurinum, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Furcate Spider Crab, Stenocionops furcatus coelata
Furcate Spider Crab, Stenocionops furcatus coelata
Baba’s Petalifera, a sea hare, St. Vincent
Baba’s Petalifera, Petalifera ramos, a sea hare, St. Vincent Caribbean
Ragged Sea Hare, St. Vincent
Ragged Sea Hare, Bursatella leachii St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa, St Vincent
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa , St Vincent
Snakefish,
Snakefish, Trachinocephalus myops, St. Vincent, buries in sand to await prey and hide
Gray Triggerfish,
Gray Triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, St. Vincent
Fringed Filefish, St. Vincent
Fringed Filefish, Monacanthus ciliatus, often found in sea grasses. St. Vincent
Golden Hamlet
Golden Hamlet, Hypoplectrus gummigutta
Green Moray
Green Moray, Gymnothorax funebris, St. Vincent; Caribbean; Atlantic
Longlure Frogfish, juvenile on sponge
Longlure Frogfish, Antennarius multiocellatus, juvenile holding onto a sponge, St. Vincent; Caribbean;
Elbow Crab, male holding female
Elbow Crab, Parthenope sp., St Vincent, Caribbean, male holding smaller female. hides in loose sand.
Redeye Sponge Crab, Dromia erythropus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Redeye Sponge Crab, Dromia erythropus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Decorator Crab, covered with algae
Decorator Crab, covered with algae, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Blue-eye Hermit
Blue-eye Hermit, Paguristes sericeus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Giant Tube-dwelling Anemone
Giant Tube-dwelling Anemone, Ceriantheomorphe brasiliensis, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Two Longsnout Seahorses
Two Longsnout Seahorses, Hippocampus reidi, Hiding near a sponge
Flying Gurnard
Flying Gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans, Spreading fins to escape, St. Vincent
Longlure Frogfish, waving lure
Longlure Frogfish, Antennarius multiocellatus, waving lure, St. Vincent, Caribbean, Atlantic
Snapper eel
Snapper eel, Echiophis intertinctus, coming out of sand. inhabits sandy areas. St. Vincent, Caribbean. Also known as Spotted Spoon-Nose Eel.
Atlantic Longarm Octopus
Atlantic Longarm Octopus, Octopus defilippi, St Vincent, searches for food in the sand.
Longsnout Seahorse
Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi, St. Vincent
Lesser Electric Ray
Lesser Electric Ray, Narcine brasiliensis, St. Vincent. If touched can deliver a mild shock
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search below, you will have the ability to add any image to your “Favorites.” Your Favorites Collection is your own custom gallery. As long as you use the same computer, it will automatically remember what is in your Collection via cookies.
As an added convenience for you, we have added the ability for you to submit your Collection to us at Andrew J. Martinez Photography. We can instantly see the same images you are looking at and answer any questions that you might have.
Enjoy the site, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
~~><((((º>
St. Vincent Gallery
St. Vincent is a beautiful island in the multi island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the south eastern Caribbean Sea. It is blessed with a wonderful variety of marine life partially due to the convergence of different currents. It has long been known as the Critter Capital of the Caribbean. Martinez has made many trips to St. Vincent to photograph its fascinating marine life.
Caribbean Reef Squid
Caribbean Reef Squid Sepioteuthis sepioidea, St. Vincent
Longlure Frogfish
Longlure Frogfish, (Antennarius multiocellatus), Resting on a sponge. St. Vincent, Caribbean Sea
Bluethroat Pikeblenny
Bluethroat Pikeblenny, (Chaenopsis ocellata), St. Vincent, Caribbean. The male yellowface pikeblenny will emerge from its hole in the sand to defend its territory. Here shown attacking its reflection in a mirror.
Island Seahorse
Island Seahorse Hippocampus patagonicus, St. Vincent
Rosy Razorfish,
female Rosy Razorfish, Xyrichtys martinicensis, St. Vincent
Honeycomb Cowfish
Honeycomb Cowfish, (Lactophrys polygonia), St. Vincent, Caribbean.
Flying Gurnard
Flying Gurnard, (Dactylopterus volitans). St. Vincent
Shortnose Batfish
Shortnose Batfish, Ogcocephalus nasutus, St. Vincent. Inhabits sandy or rubble areas
Western Dondice,
Western Dondice, Dondice occidentalis, A nudibranch in the Facelinidae family. St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Decorator Crab, St. Vincent
Decorator Crab gets protection from the hydroids it places on its body. St. Vincent, Caribbean,
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus argus, St. Vincent, Caribbean Sea
Blue-eye Hermit
Blue-eye Hermit, Paguristes sericeus, St. Vincent.
Snakefish eating flounder,
Snakefish, Trachinocephalus myops, with flounder in its mouth. St. Vincent, Normally snakefish bury themselves in the sand to await prey and hide.
Neck Crab,
Neck Crab, Podochela sp. gets protection from the growth it places on its body. St. Vincent, Caribbean,
Brownstripe Octopus,
Brownstripe Octopus, Octopus burryi, St. Vincent. Trying to bury itself
Spotted Sea Hare
Spotted Sea Hare, Aplysia dactylomela, St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Flame Auger
Flame Auger, Terebra taurinum, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Furcate Spider Crab, Stenocionops furcatus coelata
Furcate Spider Crab, Stenocionops furcatus coelata
Baba’s Petalifera, a sea hare, St. Vincent
Baba’s Petalifera, Petalifera ramos, a sea hare, St. Vincent Caribbean
Ragged Sea Hare, St. Vincent
Ragged Sea Hare, Bursatella leachii St. Vincent. Found in areas of sand and sea grasses
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa, St Vincent
Heart Urchin Pea Crab in urchin
Heart Urchin Pea Crab, Dissodactylus primitivus, lives among spines of Red Heart Urchin, Meoma ventricosa , St Vincent
Snakefish,
Snakefish, Trachinocephalus myops, St. Vincent, buries in sand to await prey and hide
Gray Triggerfish,
Gray Triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, St. Vincent
Fringed Filefish, St. Vincent
Fringed Filefish, Monacanthus ciliatus, often found in sea grasses. St. Vincent
Golden Hamlet
Golden Hamlet, Hypoplectrus gummigutta
Green Moray
Green Moray, Gymnothorax funebris, St. Vincent; Caribbean; Atlantic
Longlure Frogfish, juvenile on sponge
Longlure Frogfish, Antennarius multiocellatus, juvenile holding onto a sponge, St. Vincent; Caribbean;
Elbow Crab, male holding female
Elbow Crab, Parthenope sp., St Vincent, Caribbean, male holding smaller female. hides in loose sand.
Redeye Sponge Crab, Dromia erythropus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Redeye Sponge Crab, Dromia erythropus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Decorator Crab, covered with algae
Decorator Crab, covered with algae, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Blue-eye Hermit
Blue-eye Hermit, Paguristes sericeus, St. Vincent Caribbean
Giant Tube-dwelling Anemone
Giant Tube-dwelling Anemone, Ceriantheomorphe brasiliensis, St. Vincent, Caribbean
Two Longsnout Seahorses
Two Longsnout Seahorses, Hippocampus reidi, Hiding near a sponge
Flying Gurnard
Flying Gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans, Spreading fins to escape, St. Vincent
Longlure Frogfish, waving lure
Longlure Frogfish, Antennarius multiocellatus, waving lure, St. Vincent, Caribbean, Atlantic
Snapper eel
Snapper eel, Echiophis intertinctus, coming out of sand. inhabits sandy areas. St. Vincent, Caribbean. Also known as Spotted Spoon-Nose Eel.
Atlantic Longarm Octopus
Atlantic Longarm Octopus, Octopus defilippi, St Vincent, searches for food in the sand.
Longsnout Seahorse
Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi, St. Vincent
Lesser Electric Ray
Lesser Electric Ray, Narcine brasiliensis, St. Vincent. If touched can deliver a mild shock
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search, you will have the ability to add any image to your “Favorites.” Your Favorites Collection is your own custom gallery. As long as you use the same computer, it will automatically remember what is in your Collection via cookies.
As an added convenience for you, we have added the ability for you to submit your Collection to us at Andrew J. Martinez Photography. We can instantly see the same images you are looking at and answer any questions that you might have.
Enjoy the site, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
