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Pufferfish in Sandy Seafloor Pattern

A white-spotted pufferfish rests in the center of a large, intricate circular pattern carved into the sandy seafloor, illuminated by sun caustics in clear blue water.

A photo of a white-spotted pufferfish resting inside a large circular sand pattern on the seafloor off Amami Ōshima, in clear blue water See more

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