Sillago ciliata is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Monodactylus argenteus (Diamondfish). Coral Sea, Duration 96 seconds
There are one or two of these around Shelly and the Bower, protected in the no-take zone. It is normally a schooling species when there are enough of them.
Sillago ciliata is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Platycephalus fuscus (Dusky flathead). Coral Sea, Duration 59 seconds
Everyone benefits from well-managed marine reserves. Even though the reserve where this photo was taken is tiny, within a few years we have seen the return of targeted species such as sand whiting. This once common fish is a rare find these days, particularly in schools. Once populations recover the surrounding areas will benefit from the return of the species.
Sillago ciliata is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Caranx sexfasciatus (Bigeye trevally). Coral Sea, Duration 51 seconds