A young jackfish peers out from inside a small jellyfish. Fabien had often seen these species together during his hundreds of night dives. Diving in complete darkness is his speciality. ‘There is so much activity beneath the surface at night,’ he says. Drifting in the current with his small subjects, Fabien found the perfect angle to capture the fish’s stare.
This jackfish has adopted the jellyfish as a safe shelter. Slipping under the umbrella of the jellyfish’s soft body, it can travel effortlessly. The vibrant purple stinging tentacles deter predators, helping to keep them both safe. The young jackfish probably has some immunity to their sting. It is unclear whether the jellyfish gets any benefit in return.
France
Fabien is an underwater photographer who lives in French Polynesia. His images of rich marine wildlife focus on everything from the smallest animals on a reef to sharks and whales. He has recently completed night dives off the coast of Tahiti, documenting the diversity of life that migrates up from the deep after dark.
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