My latest scheming (in Thailand)
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under notes
At present, I’m in Thailand and trying to stay disconnected. Something about good food, diving and adventures makes that easier.
But here’s an update on my latest plans. A friend recently deemed me “a bum with an agenda.” Read below; the label fits. Continue reading this entry » » »
Tags: delhi, ecuador, environment, food, india, island, scuba diving, sea, sikkim, thailand, tourism, volunteering
Unexplored Andamans: A scientist’s playground
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under photography
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More often thought of as paradise for beach bums and scuba divers, the Andaman Islands are also a scientist’s playground, an alluring cache of uncharted island biodiversity. The archipelago lies about 1,200 kilometers from India in the middle of the Bay of Bengal.
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Tags: andaman and nicobar, andaman islands day gecko, conservation, emerging nations, environment, india, island, journalism, Phelsuma andamanensis, photography, wandoor, wildlife
Shy little bastard. Come out and play.
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under photography
Not very funny for a clownfish.
Tags: andaman and nicobar, clownfish, conservation, environment, fish, island, ocean, photography, scuba diving, sea, wildlife
Anemones are wicked photogenic
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under photography
The home of yet another cheeky little clownfish
Tags: andaman and nicobar, anemone, anemonefish, clownfish, environment, fish, india, island, ocean, photography, scuba diving, western clown, wildlife
Beautiful but excruciating
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A prowling Common Lionfish
The visibility was lacking, but I caught this lionfish out stalking. They are solitary, predatory fish that aren’t common but usually can be spotted resting on or against the reef once or twice on a dive.
The fish has a wide of array of spined fins which deliver a powerful and horribly painful toxin, like all members of their family, Scorpaenidae. It’s not deadly but the pain can last for hours, according to divers who have been unfortunate enough to brush up against a lionfish.
During the day, they often park themselves motionless. When swimming in the open, they usually move slowly and deliberately, sometimes hovering (as above) in odd positions.
Tags: andaman and nicobar, common lionfish, environment, fish, india, island, lionfish, ocean, pain, photography, scuba diving, toxin, wildlife
Cheeky little clownfish
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under photography
North Indian anemonefish
Many people assume all clownfish are created equal. But not everyone looks like Nemo.
They’re all part of the subfamily of anemonefish with a generally shared common characteristic: aggressive defense of whatever sea anemone they live around. This one was photographed at Havelock’s Anemone Reef.
Most divers love to play a bit with the clownfish which, if antagonized, will bite a finger or “attack” a dive mask. Note: I have not angered one enough to be bitten. I play nice with others.
Tags: andaman and nicobar, anemonefish, clownfish, environment, fish, india, island, North Indian Anemonefish, photography, scuba diving, wildlife
Batfish! Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, batfish!
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under photography
Hello, Andaman batfish.
These often can be found prowling alongside divers at sites throughout the Havelock area. This one was spotted at at Aquarium, a popular beginner site.
Most fish are generally indifferent or even scared of scuba divers; we’re big, noisy, bubble-making monsters. But batfish generally seem more intrigued and will follow divers for spells at a time.
On this particular day, I had accompanied dive instructor Elin Lindqvist, as she taught a group of students in their PADI Open Water course. The fish came along, too.
Tags: andaman and nicobar, batfish, environment, fish, india, island, photography, scuba diving
