Pink tipped anemone
The Pink tipped anemone (Condylactus passiflora) is named for the pink or purple colored stinging cells, called nematocysts, located at the tip of each tentacle. These specialized stinging cells are like spring-loaded weapons. The paralyzing venom they possess is deadly to small fish and zooplankton, common prey items for this anemone.

Porcupine pufferfish
The Porcupine pufferfish (Diodon holacanthus) hunts among the reefs for mollusks, crustaceans and other creatures, which it crushes with its beak-like jaws. The protective spines stay folded back until the puffer is threatened. It then inflates its body by swallowing water and becoming spherical in shape. The spines stick out and give the fish a dangerous appearance and can cause deep puncture wounds. Once the threat is gone, the spines expel the extra water and the puffer returns to its normal size.

Pearly jawfish
Pearly jawfish (Opistagnathus aurifrons) are very active, small fish that can often be found burrowed, tail first, in the ocean floor with only their heads showing. Their strong jaws are used to move rocks and dirt for their burrows. Burrows can be eighteen inches (45.7 cm) deep. Jawfish are mouthbrooders, with the males carrying the eggs in their mouths until they hatch.

Pygmy angelfish
The Pygmy or Yellow-faced cherub angelfish (Centropyge argi) is named for its small size. One of the smaller members of the Angelfish family, adults are usually no more than 2 - 3 inches (5-7.6 cm) in length. The deep blue coloration is highlighted with a yellow-orange head and chest and a narrow blue ring around the eye.

Branching gorgonian
Branching gorgonians gracefully bend in the currents as they filter out microscopic plankton. These unusual corals have flexible skeletons covered with tiny polyps, and provide shelter for many different types of fish and invertabrates. Gorgonians are found in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.