Aliens Underwater

Taken on night dives in the open sea in the Philippines and Indonesia. These unique underwater species rise from a depth of several hundred meters, attracted by the light of a drifting underwater torch. Jellyfish, sea butterflies, octopus larvae and tiny mollusks appear as luminous, otherworldly beings moving through the darkness - aliens from a world we barely know.

Underwater night dive art - “Competitors or Enemies?” by Alexej Sachov, from Aliens Underwater series.

Competitors or Enemies?

Octopus is dancing with a fish. Is it a fight for food or for life? The photo of a Wonderpus octopus in its juvenile or larval stage was taken at night in the open sea.

Underwater night dive art - “The Angel” by Alexej Sachov, from Aliens Underwater series.

The Angel

The photo of a sea butterfly was taken at night in the open sea. Unique underwater species are coming from the deep blue, attracted by the light.

Underwater night dive art - “Small Captain” by Alexej Sachov, from Aliens Underwater series.

Small Captain

A small fish feeds on plankton, gathered by a salp (pelagic tunicate).

Underwater night dive art - “Happy Jelly” by Alexej Sachov, from Aliens Underwater series.

Happy Jelly

The photo of a jellyfish was taken at night in the open sea. Unique underwater species are coming from the deep blue, attracted by the light of a drifting underwater torch.

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