This underwater photograph taken in the Philippines shows two Grey Bearded Dwarf Gobies (Trimma cf. cana) nestled among yellow-brown coral branches. These tiny fish have reddish-orange bodies with distinctive bright blue-green eyes. One goby faces the camera, seemingly with a pouting or serious expression, while the other is tucked deeper into the coral, peering outward. The coral’s structure and lighting frame them in a warm, intimate underwater scene. Photo by Gregory Rothman, 2025.

Blackfin Coral Gobies (Paragobiodon melanomas) Special shout out to Dennis Corpuz. Without his assistance this image probably would have been nearly impossibe. Taken in Analao, Philippines.
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