"Knobby Sea Star on Reef" Frame:No Frame This young pup rests while

This young pup rests while keeping its nose above water

But the open ocean feels like nothing

Basket Star (Atsroba granulatus) Milne Bay

Widely published in international diving

Constant nibbling on algae and dead coral by schools of parrotfish is essential for coral reef health

"Knobby Sea Star on Reef" Frame:No Frame This young pup rests whileOn a steep reef wall, a knobby starfish crawls through a profusion of reef animals growing in the nutrient rich waters of the Maricaban Island, Philippines. Gingerly and gently it positions its five arms among the reef in an attempt to minimize its intrusion. Robert Yin has taken underwater photography from a hobby to a life long professional career with extensive publication in books and magazines. His most recent projects include a series of twenty