Feeding fish
Released after capture.
Captured in approximately 35 mts of water.
Long-snouted boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris)
I haven't seen one of these for a very long time
Kiwi Bay Dive Site - Montague Island
Depth 18m
Temp - 18 C
Not a unusual fish but posted for the colour variation of the same species.
Bad photo but I think the distinctive head shape allows id
Caught in 12m of water within 100m of shore. Released after photo but swim bladder too inflated to swim. Some kind of petrel ate it later.