419 Dive Log Australasia AUGUST 2026

A subject that tests your eyes and your patience — the Tasselled Anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus), a frog fish endemic to southern Australia. Draped in filament-like "tassels", it does not just blend in — it disappears among algae, sponge and reef growth. Its hunting system is perfectly formed: camouflage, deception and tim ing. It waits completely still, using a specialised lure — an extension of the dorsal spine — to draw prey close before striking in an instant with a rapid suction attack. Rye Pier, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria Olympus Tough TG-6, OM System PT-059 Housing, Dual Handle Underwater Tray, Backscatter Hybrid Flash HF 1 f/4.5, 1/250s, ISO 400Camera Settings: ISO 400; F/4.5 at 1/250s

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