Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)–It’s strange sometimes to see a group of fish swimming with each other spherically, isn’t it? After spending more than 40 minutes observing it, German-Italian photographer Luca Keeler managed to capture some beautiful scenes.
These fish, known as “striped coral catfish”, are found off the coast of Bali, in front of a small fishing village called Amed.
You can find them in shallow coastal waters near coral reefs, or on the sand in search of their food.
And when these fish are very small, they gather together in the form of a ball to protect themselves from predators (Watch the video above).
These fish can be observed feeding on small organisms in the sand.
Speaking to CNN in Arabic, Keeler said, “These little fish have a poison in their fins that might be fatal to humans, so don’t try to touch them,” adding: “You shouldn’t touch anything underwater anyway.”
The biggest challenge for underwater videographers is to be in the right place and at the right time.
Sometimes, you may spend dozens of hours in the water, hoping to spot the awaited shot in the right position.
With countless hours underwater, Keeler was able to learn how to interpret the movement of different types of marine animals.
“Each creature has its own unique behavioral patterns that hardly anyone knows regarding,” he said. “The main preparation for these shots is the years I spent underwater to fully understand the inhabitants of the ocean.”
Keeler has always been interested in photography and video, but has entered the field professionally underwater, over the past 5 years.
The German-Italian photographer is passionate regarding anything that falls under the category of underwater photography.
Over the past three years, Keeler has focused primarily on marine observation, having had the opportunity to discover some of the world’s most unique aquatic environments.
Keeler’s main goal is to introduce the beauty of the planet to the general public, with the hope of raising awareness regarding this fragile and endangered ecosystem.
The German-Italian photographer has decided to commit his life to the ocean and all its creatures, and he also wants to join with ocean advocates around the world to support them in what they do and gradually raise awareness of our dying planet, before it’s too late.
