Views inside a sponge

Sponges on the reefs in Bonaire are varied in color, size, and shape.  Vase sponges are some of my favorites.  They range in color from pink to lavender to blue. Their exterior is elaborately sculptured.  Peeking inside you might encounter a variety of small fish and invertebrates.

On this morning's dive, inside one I found a peppermint shrimp.

 Inside another, I found a cleaning goby.

And a third sponge was occupied by a small sharpnose puffer.

The sponges were about 16 inches tall, in about 30 feet of water. The fish and shrimp were all about an inch in length.