Shhh

A Three-Banded Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) takes shelter in its carpet anemone home. A tentacle over its mouth makes it appear as if "Nemo", as the fish is popularly called, is telling off the photographer for making too much noise.

Clownfish enjoy a healthy, symbiotic relationship with its anemone home. The anemone provides protection against predators while the clownfish feeds on parasites.

"Finding Nemo" catapulted these fish into stardom, raising considerable awareness for the ocean. But fame turned out to be a double-edged sword, as countless clownfish have been taken from their habitats to fill the increased demand in the aquarium trade.

This photo was taken in Anilao, Batangas, which is known as the macro capital of the Philippines.

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Photographed by Noel Guevara, 2016. Noel is a conservation photographer & filmmaker based in Manila, Philippines.