--- title: "52 Beautiful Ocean Animals That You Can See when You Scuba Dive ..." description: "Juvenile Smooth Trunkfish; Manatees; Schools of Fish; Jellyfish; Jumping Dolphin; More ..." url: "https://travel.allwomenstalk.com/beautiful-ocean-animals-that-you-can-see-when-you-scuba-dive/" category: "travel" last_updated: "2026-05-19" --- # 52 Beautiful Ocean Animals That You Can See when You Scuba Dive ... Whether you're an avid scuba diver or you're new to the sport, you're sure to get excited when you see these ocean animals. An underwater view is something sure to take your breath away and maybe these photos will get you into scuba diving for the first time. Whatever gets you under the water, imagine how awesome it would be to see some of these ocean animals. ## 1. Juvenile Smooth Trunkfish ![Juvenile Smooth Trunkfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h8/ef/ik40zb5s_400x500.jpg) Via [Smooth Trunkfish, juvenile \[SDC 2008, ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/envirolawman/2734547103/in/faves-loweryjes/) Maybe he isn't the biggest or the brightest of the ocean animals, but he sure is cute. ## 2. Manatees ![Manatees](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o2/r4/fsbedko3_600x600.jpg) Via [Florida's friendly manatees photographed by ...](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/?image=2) Seeing a manatee up close and personal would be such a great thing. ## 3. Schools of Fish ![Schools of Fish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mw/up/rg83btkh_425x640.jpg) Via [Red Sea Jungle](https://www.flickr.com/photos/justinebert/3725239291/) Imagine just hanging out here and letting the fish swirl around you. ## 4. Jellyfish ![Jellyfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n9/px/qeeq29ah_434x640.jpg) Via [All sizes | The Beautiful ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/octalkhan/5900262270/sizes/l/in/set-72157627639022799/) Watching jellyfish swim is so soothing. This is a stunning creature, don't you think? ## 5. Jumping Dolphin _ Via flickr.com_ You'll never forget seeing a dolphin leap from the ocean, especially if the sun is setting in the background. ## 6. Bright Jellyfish _ Via Crazy Seacreatures - Ocean Animals_ The colors are something to behold here. ## 7. Blue Sea Turtle ![Blue Sea Turtle](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gv/bs/pd5gy38m_600x600.jpg) Via [Cosmic Sea Turtle by Gcrackle1 ...](https://www.deviantart.com/gcrackle1/art/Cosmic-Sea-Turtle-168549803) Sea turtles can get really big and you'd be so lucky to see one paddle by you. ## 8. Strange Species ![Strange Species](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ze/ml/khyxfmg5_479x640.jpg) Via [SamuraiNX](https://www.flickr.com/photos/samurainx/) You might get lucky enough to see a rare ocean animals and share your photos with others. This is an axolotl. ## 9. Dolphin Hello ![Dolphin Hello](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o1/b8/mibzhxg5_403x403.jpg) Via [HALF OF ALL THE ANIMALES ...](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/517773288379424164/) Dolphins are super friendly and might come over and try to play with you. ## 10. Ray _ Via wallsforpc.com_ This spotted ray is so beautiful, don't you think? ## 11. Cleaner Shrimp ![Cleaner Shrimp](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zn/b7/bbcramp1_600x902.jpg) Via [All sizes | MALD071208-2 | ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/christianloader/3091728791/sizes/l/in/pool-391725@N23/) They might be bottom feeders, but this species of shrimp is wonderful in all its striped glory. ## 12. Hammerhead Shark ![Hammerhead Shark](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z1/cl/mjg5ikve_600x900.jpg) Via [corpse-eye view](https://intelligentshadeofblue.tumblr.com/post/39657784377) This view might scare me a little, but it would be an experience that could never be matched. ## 13. Yellow Boxfish ![Yellow Boxfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w9/qk/vj0qidph_494x640.jpg) Via [019_adj_DSC0354 aptly named boxfish](https://www.flickr.com/photos/erwin_poliakoff/3689924802/in/pool-50619606@N00/) I love how unique this fish's shape is. He's really cute! ## 14. Papuan Jellyfish ![Papuan Jellyfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ti/o3/mxb2zuo6_466x700.jpg) Via [Papuan Jellyfish Mastigias Papua, Palau ...](https://fineartamerica.com/featured/papuan-jellyfish-mastigias-papua-palau-hiroya-minakuchi.html?product=art-print) This type of jellyfish is unlike any other and I'd count myself lucky to see it under the ocean. ## 15. Octopus ![Octopus](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wq/ij/soljv1zh_427x640.jpg) Via [curl](https://www.flickr.com/photos/girlai/3051383856/in/faves-rachelvn/) A huge octopus might have me swimming to the surface pretty quickly, but it would still be fun to see. ## 16. Killer Whales ![Killer Whales](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ys/b3/n15vwed9_500x750.jpg) Via [Ocean Animals](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/417779302904985003/) Can you imagine seeing a couple of killer whales swimming by you? ## 17. Oceanic Whitetip Shark _ Via Top 10 Whale Watching Travel ..._ Again, seeing a shark this close would freak me out, but serious scuba divers will love it. ## 18. A Reef Squid at Night ![A Reef Squid at Night](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h7/tg/i8nr5qn7_511x768.jpg) Via [Underwater Images Portfolio - Cor ...](https://uwimages.smugmug.com/Underwater-Images-Portfolio) Look at all the colors on this guy! ## 19. Seahorse ![Seahorse](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ee/pu/m5jefcpg_457x640.jpg) Via [Seahorse](https://www.flickr.com/photos/smedytennis/5237138266/in/gallery-67393449@N07-72157630031253905/lightbox/) Seahorses are one of my absolute favorite ocean creatures. ## 20. Another Seahorse ![Another Seahorse](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ph/vw/b8pi2zpy_530x800.jpg) Via [DSC_1729](https://www.flickr.com/photos/50467095@N07/9154189101/in/photostream/) They are just so majestic, don't you think? ## 21. Stingray Family ![Stingray Family](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rl/lo/qnvwftyc_450x750.jpg) Via [Whitsunday Congregation](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ccdoh1/2265879104/) This would pretty sweet to see while you're visiting the ocean. ## 22. Tropical Fish ![Tropical Fish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pl/vt/r9toztyf_288x288.jpg) Via [Community Post: 17 Animals That ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/smicknyc/16-animals-that-are-ready-for-a-dubstep-show-84nk) A bunch of tropical fish swimming toward you would be super cool. ## 23. Reef ![Reef](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oy/xt/kjbodphq_360x539.jpg) Via [Sunsurfer](http://sun-surfer.com/) I would love to go scuba diving in a reef that looks just like this one. ## 24. More Fish ![More Fish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ox/s8/jrznxf5a_427x640.jpg) Via [Community Post: Pixie Pushkin](https://www.buzzfeed.com/lilylover83/pixie-pushkin-68bl) Don't forget an underwater camera so you can capture some of the creatures you see. ## 25. Blue Seahorse _ Via flickr.com_ This fabulous blue seahorse is something I would have trouble tearing myself away from. ## 26. Porcelain Crab ![Porcelain Crab](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k1/yv/ij0aabl7_428x640.jpg) Via [Porcelain Crab @ Layang Layang](https://www.flickr.com/photos/lndr/2576472720/in/photostream) I'm generally not a fan of crabs, except for eating, but this one is quite lovely. ## 27. Jellyfish Oceans ![Jellyfish Oceans](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wr/a0/a1wpelim_375x500.jpg) Via [Jellyfish City](https://www.flickr.com/photos/riceimages/3795107851/in/photostream/) Can you even imagine being able to get a picture of these guys? ## 28. Sea Lion _ Via animals-gallery.com_ He looks like he wants to play! ## 29. Another Ray ![Another Ray](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jw/yb/ix9ofq57_427x640.jpg) Via [boo!](https://www.flickr.com/photos/lukakow/2996372091/) He totally looks like he is smiling! I would be too if I could swim in the ocean all day. ## 30. Beauty Defined ![Beauty Defined](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z2/t4/fb3867js_500x666.jpg) Via [Welcome to Flickr - Photo ...](https://www.flickr.com/) I'm not sure there could be anything more beautiful than this stunning jellyfish. ## 31. Diving Whale ![Diving Whale](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wy/fi/na5x1ub5_451x667.jpg) Via [Random Inspiration 121 | Architecture, ...](http://theultralinx.com/2014/02/random-inspiration-121-architecture-cars-girls-style-gear.html) Some people wait their entire lifetimes and never get to see this for real. ## 32. Sperm Whale ![Sperm Whale](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/zf/amy8uakc_421x635.jpg) Via [Sperm Whales, Sperm Whale Pictures, ...](http://animals.nationalgeographic.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) I don't think I would want to be quite this close, but it would be cool to tell people you saw a whale while scuba diving. ## 33. A Big Group ![A Big Group](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qo/zi/ac7br15y_450x680.jpg) Via [EyeKandy Handmade Jewelry](https://goo.gl/qufUCE) I love how jellyfish move about in the water, but it's even better to see when there are this many of them. ## 34. A Squid ![A Squid](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p6/qn/ex3het5x_427x640.jpg) Via [Lea's UW Photography](https://www.flickr.com/photos/critter71) This guy might be just a squid, but he is gorgeous. ## 35. Crab on the Sand ![Crab on the Sand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sx/iy/w3jg2pbi_332x500.jpg) Via [Crabs](https://www.flickr.com/photos/aussieskibum/4367590578/) Watching him scuttle about would be a cool thing to see. ## 36. Nudibranch ![Nudibranch](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s9/zt/kujcery7_466x640.jpg) Via [southch080315072b](https://www.flickr.com/photos/24708414@N02/2337206086/in/photostream) He has a strange name, but I love how colorful he is. ## 37. Massive Jellyfish ![Massive Jellyfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fm/h7/b0nw8cob_426x640.jpg) Via [Magnificent Jellyfish](https://www.flickr.com/photos/23038826@N04/2212048992/) I know I've got a lot of jellyfish on my list, but there are just so many different types to see. ## 38. All Puffed up ![All Puffed up](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/js/li/jz65b9n9_600x387.jpg) Via [The weirdest animals on Planet ...](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/environment/?image=18) I have always wanted to see a puffer fish all puffed up like this, ## 39. Pink Anenome Fish ![Pink Anenome Fish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bf/j5/wjxisfql_600x901.jpg) Via [Pink anemonefish, Indonesia](https://www.flickr.com/photos/iucnweb/5710065904/in/set-72157626696863322/lightbox/) Getting a glimpse of this bright orange fish would be cool. ## 40. Coconut Octopus _ Via Amazing Marine Life Photographs - ..._ He is such a beautiful color! ## 41. Planktonic Octopus _ Via Cephalopod: planktonic Octopus paralarva. by... ..._ I love all his bright colors! This would be fun to get a great photo of. ## 42. Open Magenta Jewel ![Open Magenta Jewel](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x0/nj/eqqtc51w_425x640.jpg) Via [Open Jewel Anemones](https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarasutherland/6381635383/in/photostream) These living creatures add a lot of color to the ocean. ## 43. Painted Elysia ![Painted Elysia](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s7/af/wc28xl8w_309x500.jpg) Via [Underwater Photographer Dave Valencia's Gallery: ...](https://www.divephotoguide.com/user/davevalencia/gallery/macro-2023/photo/14423/) I've never seen anything like this. ## 44. Purple Crab _ Via Cute Pet: The wildest ways ..._ A purple crab is something on my list of things to see. What about you? ## 45. Turtles in the Great Barrier Reef ![Turtles in the Great Barrier Reef](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x0/oc/lomhe8oe_600x600.jpg) Via [nirhara.com](https://goo.gl/wD0ret) Seeing turtles like this would totally make my day! ## 46. Tiger Stripes _ Via What's a girl to do?_ A photo of this fish would definitely be a keeper! ## 47. Small Crab on Red Eyed Medusa Jellyfish ![Small Crab on Red Eyed Medusa Jellyfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lu/j9/eiqx256k_463x640.jpg) Via [Free ride](https://www.flickr.com/photos/95759222@N00/3190470390/) I love how the crab is taking a ride on the jellyfish. So cute! ## 48. Purple Tang ![Purple Tang](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f2/i6/jgv7umk8_250x250.jpg) Via [Purple Tang Ctenochaetus strigosus *explore*](https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarwall/5196635025/) This guy is beautiful, don't you think? ## 49. Sea Stars ![Sea Stars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jf/gt/tros2wkr_600x400.jpg) Via [allgamewallpapers.com](http://allgamewallpapers.com/ocean-animals-pictures-1285457160-21001.html) Sea stars are one of the most breathtaking creatures who call the sea their home. ## 50. The Piglet ![The Piglet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mh/h3/brtdq7wf_426x640.jpg) Via [The Piglet](https://www.flickr.com/photos/nauticamthailand/4445433994/in/photostream) It does look like a little piglet, doesn't it? I think it's cute! ## 51. Blue Moray Eel ![Blue Moray Eel](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s0/iw/w9grmcsp_480x640.jpg) Via [9 moray eel](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ivarcarol/145509745/) My kids love eels! I think they are creepy. Whose side would you take? ## 52. Pretty Little Fish ![Pretty Little Fish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ml/wk/d7iffiri_250x378.jpg) Via [008_adj_DSC6503 fairy basslet](https://www.flickr.com/photos/erwin_poliakoff/4884083910/) I think the blue and yellow fish are some of the most glorious to look at! Do you scuba dive? It's definitely a goal of mine, because I want to see some of these creatures up close. 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