The Most Amazing Instagram Feeds for Fish Fans

Obsessed with fish? From the regular to the extraordinary, the common to the rare, we love seeing fish swim in the ocean. It’s like a burst of serotonin every time! Imagine how much better our social media feed would be if we saw some of the beautiful aquatic creatures while scrolling instead of the normal posts. It’s guaranteed moments of pure bliss through our screens (and the next best thing to going scuba diving). We did a deep dive on Instagram to find the coolest, most interesting, and fascinating feeds for fish fans — and this list does not disappoint.

The Coral Defender

Run by professional scuba diver Cinzia Osele, @thecoraldefender has 48.5k followers and hundreds of underwater photos and videos of the Red Sea. From stunning, crystal clear videos of turtles swimming to jellyfish to colorful parrotfish, her account is full of gorgeous videos that bring the aquatic world to life. She also shares informative content, like videos of the Napoleon fish, which can rotate its eyes 360 degrees, and a video of bicolor parrotfish performing a mating dance in the water. Follow this account for visually stunning videos and tidbits of information that ocean lovers will appreciate.

Ocean Ramsey

Shark lovers will want to follow Ocean Ramsey @oceanramsey, the author of What You Should Know About Sharks. This marine conservationist, scientist, scuba instructor, and free diver has 2 million followers on Instagram (and, yes, Ocean is her real name!). She posts amazing videos and educational information about sharks from her home in Hawaii, as well as from other locations she visits around the world. Expect to see up-close views of great white sharks, whale sharks, tiger sharks, and more, plus tips on staying safe during shark encounters and information to dispel common fears about sharks.

All Things Marine Life

With 327k followers, Caleb Crawford @allthingsmarinelife is a popular marine biologist who shares photos and facts about sea creatures taken by him and others. You might see beautiful pictures of blue-ringed octopuses with their electric-blue stripes, a yellow-and-black boxfish accompanied by facts about its unique shape, and images of a rare pink manta ray in the Great Barrier Reef. This account is great for people who want to learn a little something about the most fascinating creatures under the sea.

Dr. Alexander Mustard

Underwater photographer, marine ecologist, and author of Underwater Photography Masterclass, Dr. Alexander Mustard is behind the @alexmustard1 account, with 62.5k followers. He shares fabulous photos of undersea animals, such as a rarely seen dugong, a beautiful Picasso triggerfish, and a stunning diamond squid. If you want to be amazed by ocean life, this is the account to follow.

Rafael Fernandez Caballero

Named an Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 and a National Geographic España photographer, Rafael Fernandez Caballero @rafafdezjr shares beautiful images on his Instagram that look like they belong in a museum. Caballero, who has 126k followers, shares gorgeous photos and videos of tiger sharks, long-finned pilot whales, and other marine life. He doesn’t post as often as other influencers, but when he does post, the professional-level images are worth the wait!

Big Blue Sea

Joseph Leverton is a PADI MSDT and SSI instructor who shares photos and videos on his @big.blue.sea Instagram account, which has 158k followers. Each gorgeous post on his page features a beautiful undersea creature along with interesting facts. For example, the upside-down jellyfish, which spends most of its time lying bell-side down; the juvenile scribbled leatherjacket fish, with its flat shape and bright yellow color; and the snowflake moray eel, whose body resembles falling snowflakes and features a pattern almost as unique as a fingerprint. Each post feels like a mini-documentary, sure to deepen your love for marine life.

David Vazquez Farrus

Discover the prettiest underwater moments shared by David Vazquez Farrus @uw.ocean.visuals, which has 33.5k followers. This underwater wildlife videographer shares some of the most beautiful ocean creatures on his feed, like the stunning porcelain crabs with fan-like appendages, and the sea flatworm, a visually fascinating creature with bright yellow dots along its flat body, both found in Bali. Colorful, high-quality videos paired with interesting facts make this an account to follow.

Underwater Paparazzi

It’s time for marine life to get the same treatment as celebrities, and Jami Leslie Feldman @underwaterpaparazzi is doing just that. She shares gorgeous paparazzi shots of aquatic animals with her 22.6k followers, including colorful nudibranchs, busy schools of fish, marine iguanas, an octopus napping in squid eggs, and much more. She occasionally features out-of-water creatures, too, such as sea lions.

Scuba Earth

Based in Hurghada, Egypt, the Scuba Earth account @scuba.earth is run by a self-proclaimed ocean lover and scuba instructor. A recent highlight is a video showing an octopus swimming underwater and changing colors to expertly blend in with its environment. You can also see lionfish swim through a shipwreck, the colorful titan triggerfish, and dolphins playing together underwater, among other cool, deep-sea finds.

Georgia Aquarium

Run by one of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Georgia Aquarium @georgiaaquarium Instagram features fish and other sea creatures who live in the Atlanta, Georgia-based aquarium. You can see what it’s like when trainers feed a fire eel in a tank, a dolphin rolling through water, sea dragons, and all kinds of unique fish.

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