Scenes with Creatures: Underwater and Waterside

Following our previous feature, “Scenes with Creatures: Land Animals” this time we’ll be introducing the scenes of creatures living underwater or waterside.

The mysterious and fascinating world of the ocean and waterside will surely bring a lot of healing to you. Enjoy the underwater scenery, which we rarely get to see, through Atmoph Window. Let’s dive in!!

Garden Eel
Ari Atoll, Maldives

What a peculiar creature, right? Whenever we spot them in aquariums, it’s hard not to keep staring at them.

Why do Spotted Garden Eels live with more than half their bodies buried in the sand, leading such a unique life? They feed on plankton, waiting for it to drift along with the current. Additionally, they are known to be highly sedentary and spend their entire lives in the hole they dig once.

Aren’t they just a little too stationary?

Shark
Ari Atoll, Maldives

Look closely. A shark emerges from the back right corner. It’s only through Atmoph Window that we can enjoy this sight, but if I encountered one in the ocean, I’m certain I’d panic! It’s amazing how such stunning scenes can be captured.

A big thank you to photographer Kagii for this…!

Manta Rays
Ari Atoll, Maldives

Didn’t you find yourself going “Wait, what?” for a moment with that sudden intensity? Seeing multiple manta rays swimming in the dark ocean from such a close distance—perhaps only through Atmoph Window or as a seasoned diver—can you experience something like this.

The name “Manta” comes from the Spanish word for “mantle,” and as the name suggests, their wavy, flowing shape resembles a cape.

Sea Turtles
Ari Atoll, Maldives

It’s incredible to see sea turtles captured so clearly. I’d love to see this on a panoramic three-window setup!

When we think of sea turtles, the image of them shedding tears while laying eggs on the beach is well-known. Baby sea turtles, born on the shore, instinctively head straight towards the ocean. They can detect ultraviolet light that humans cannot, and they follow the sunlight reflected off the ocean.

Sea turtles are often highlighted in discussions about environmental conservation, with all species being classified as endangered. The first step in protecting sea turtles might be to “know” and then “take an interest” in them. If Atmoph Window can be a gateway to that, we’d be thrilled.

Freshwater Turtles
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Next, we have turtles spotted in Kowloon Park, located in the heart of Hong Kong. Unlike sea turtles, you might wonder if these turtles are just still images—they’re so still, they hardly move!

One of the defining features of turtles is their hard shell. While sea turtles have a smooth, streamlined shape for swimming, freshwater turtles have a dome-shaped, round shell to protect themselves from predators.

Sea Lions
California, USA

Sea lions, as they’re called in English, get their name from the mane-like fur around their faces, which resembles that of a lion, though not as impressive as the real thing.

By the way, do you know the difference between sea lions and seals?

Sea lions use their front flippers to walk, while seals move their whole bodies to get around.
Sea lions swim with their front flippers, while seals primarily use their back flippers to swim.
Sea lions have visible ear flaps on the sides of their heads, while seals do not.
Sea lions are sleek and slim, while seals are plump and adapted to colder environments.

While Atmoph doesn’t have any seal scenes yet, be sure to compare them when you visit an aquarium!

This time, we’ve introduced the world of creatures living underwater and by the water. From manta rays viewed from the ocean depths, to the stillness of turtles, and the unique spotted garden eels.

We believe that getting up close to these worlds through Atmoph Window, and taking an interest in these creatures, will ultimately benefit our planet. There’s still so much more to explore in the world of animals.

Next time, we’ll bring you scenes featuring birds!

(This article was translated by AI.)