Dinah’s Goby – living in glass homes by Shawn Miller

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Brightly colored gobies are popular subjects for underwater macro photographers in the beautiful waters of Okinawa.  The Dinah’s goby (Lubricogobius dinah) adapts by using man-made objects as a protective shelter. Discarded glass bottles and cans are prime real-estate for a variety of Marine life in the Ocean.

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  • Scientific name:  (Lubricogobius dinah)
  • Common Name: Dinah’s goby
  • Distribution:  Ryukyu Islands
  • Habitat: Sandy bottom, living in shells and bottles 
  • Depth: 20-50meters
  • Diet: Plankton
  • Average Size: 25mm

You will need a designated macro lens to photograph this beautiful Goby. Approach slowly and avoid any sudden movement.

Goby glass bottle © Shawn Miller

When threatened,  the Goby will retreat into the glass bottle.

The Dinah’s goby © Shawn Miller

The Dinah’s goby © Shawn Miller

I was fortunate to have the goby pose for a photograph.

The Dinah’s goby © Shawn Miller

I used the Light&Motion Sola Nightsea to light up the mouth of the bottle to create this beautiful image.

46985777982_f95bc7c3e9_bThe shy goby in a more natural home.

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