Clownfish Are Hermaphroditic

🌊 Want to know more about these intriguing clownfish? Clownfish are territorial and live in small groups dominated by a single breeding pair. The largest fish in the group is the female, and if she disappears, the dominant male undergoes a sex change to take her place! #marinelife #oceanconservation #sea #marinebiology #ocean #scuba #underwaterlife #scubadiving #clownfish #diver #underwaterphotographer #underwaterworld #sealife #sealovers#scubadiver #oceanvideo #gopro #pezpayaso #oceanphotograp

#DidYouKnow male clownfish can become female 🌈 Clownfish live in groups led by a female, however if she dies, then the group’s dominant male will change into a female in order to become the next leader! This system avoids conflict within the group to achieve a healthy way of life. Researchers have found that over 500 fish species regularly change sex as adults! These transformations can be triggered for a number of reasons, including their age, size, or social status. Comment an animal you’d li

Keep your friends close... - Great Barrier Reef Foundation

FOUND NEMO? Anemones and their resident clownfish are some of the most photogenic subjects you can come across underwater. Ikelite Photo Guru Steve Miller shares his tips on how to make the most of the experience with tips on composition, approach, and lighting. #underwaterphotography #clownfish #anemone #nemo | Ikelite Underwater Systems