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Underwater Filmmaker Captures Rare Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker

4/10/2025

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Underwater videographer Kolin Hansen made an exciting discovery off Vancouver Island, capturing stunning footage of the elusive Pacific spiny lumpsucker. These remarkable fish, measuring less than an inch, blend seamlessly into their rocky and kelp-filled surroundings, showcasing vibrant colors and unique pelvic fins that allow them to cling to surfaces.

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Story summary

Underwater videographer Kolin Hansen made an exciting discovery off Vancouver Island, capturing stunning footage of the elusive Pacific spiny lumpsucker. These remarkable fish, measuring less than an inch, blend seamlessly into their rocky and kelp-filled surroundings, showcasing vibrant colors and unique pelvic fins that allow them to cling to surfaces.