THREE MARINE CREATURES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN LIKUPANG

MIMIC OCTOPUS

Truly one of the world’s most mesmerising marine creatures, the mimic octopus is named for its ability to imitate other animals. To avoid attacks from predators, the sharp-witted cephalopod uses camouflage and contorts its tentacles into the shape of venomous or unappetising creatures, such as a lionfish or sea snake.

HAIRY FROGFISH

Divers will need a very keen eye to spy the hairy frogfish (also known as a the striated frogfish). These chameleons of the sea blend in almost perfectly with their surroundings as they lie in wait for their prey; hairy frogfish are voracious carnivores and will eat almost anything that passes within reach Though they may look monstrous, they’re a sought-after subject of many underwater photographers.

ORNATE GHOST PIPEFISH The ornate ghost pipefish is a bizarre creature — it’s covered in filaments, has the head of a seahorse and a fan-shaped tail and swims vertically. These small fish float almost motionlessly with their mouth facing downwards and rival the hairy frogfish in terms of camouflage — they’re nearly impossible to spot.