At one of my regular snorkeling spots, there’s a spot I call The Eel Motel. It’s a little hole in the rock, which is often occupied by a small Whitemouth Moray Eel or Yellowhead Moray Eel. On this visit, the former was home.
In the top photo, the eel’s head is on the left and its tail on the right. Even though the eel has its mouth closed, the white tip to the tail is another sure identifier. I drifted above it, taking photos, while its head twisted back and forth keeping track of me.
The markings on these eels can vary quite a bit, one of which is a full spread of bold white spots, such as these.
Graham's Island 
Fantastic colours on the fish and the reef. It must be an uplifting activity.
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I love snorkeling. I never know what I’m going to see. Often times there’s nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s still a lot of fun. And then there are those occasions when something wonderful is encountered!
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Like polka dot fish! 😀
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Very much so!
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I love how they just poke their heads out. Lovely markings. I looked left for the tail but ended up seeing the white spot on the right 😀
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Thanks for pointing that out. I fired my copy editor. Oh wait, that’s me too!
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😂
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