Long-Spined Sea Urchin – Diadema setosum | Rare Behavior Caught on Camera ????????

Long-Spined Sea Urchin – Diadema setosum | Rare Behavior Caught on Camera ????????✨

Witness a rarely seen moment beneath the waves — the Long-Spined Sea Urchin (Diadema setosum) performing one of nature’s most fascinating acts.
???? In this macro close-up, the urchin rotates its body and slowly expels digested material through its central opening — a delicate, rhythmic motion few ever get to observe.
⚡ Surrounded by glowing spines that sway with each subtle movement, it transforms a simple biological process into a mesmerizing underwater performance.

???? This elegant creature, often mistaken for dangerous, plays a vital role in maintaining healthy coral reefs by cleaning algae and recycling nutrients.
Captured in stunning detail, this short film reveals the hidden beauty, precision, and mystery of one of the reef’s most essential guardians. ????

???? Filmed with: Olympus TG-6 & XTAR D30 4000-lumen dive light for vivid macro brilliance.

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