08/02/2026
It never ceases to amaze me just how much biodiversity exists beneath the surface. Most people think of whales, sea lions and giant octopus when they picture the ocean. Me? I can spend twenty minutes chasing a jelly that's barely bigger than my thumb.
Most divers swim right past these tiny worlds, but when you slow down and really look, an entirely different ocean reveals itself. When the light catches these little jellies, they almost seem to shine back at you, revealing incredible colours, delicate patterns and a world that is so easily overlooked.
These little jellies are some of my favourite subjects. They're rarely travelling alone. Tiny isopods, juvenile shrimp and other hitchhikers use these drifting jellies as a place to ride, feed and hide—nature's own miniature transit system. Whether the jelly benefits from the arrangement or simply tolerates its passengers, it's a fascinating glimpse into the relationships that exist in the plankton.
Every dive reminds me that the ocean isn't just big... it's incredibly detailed. Some of the most incredible wildlife I encounter is measured in millimetres, not metres. The more I look, the more I realize I've only scratched the surface.
