California - Garibaldi
-- Slow and steady wins the race
-- Has headphones in so no one talks to them
-- Acts like the water cooler belongs to them
Photo credit: Janna Nichols
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Central Indo-Pacific - Clown Triggerfish
-- Always late
-- Took 2 hours to pick out the perfect outfit
-- Spends more time taking pictures than actually running
Photo credit: Paul Humann
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South Pacific - Fire Dartfish
-- HAS to run with their significant other
-- Picks out the best workout music
-- Never looks sweaty
Photo credit: Jeff Haines
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Eastern Atlantic & Mediterranean - Ornate Wrasse
-- Runs 20 miles before you even get out of bed
-- On a health kick only eating greens
-- Name brands only please
Photo credit: Marco Santos
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Indian Ocean & Red Sea - Powderblue Surgeonfish
-- Stops to pet dogs
-- Prefers taking their time to enjoy nature
-- Dances across the finish line
Photo credit: Paul Humann
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Northeast US & Canada - Sea Raven
-- Gets dropped off at the finish line
-- Walking to my fridge counts as exercise, right?
-- Pre-race meal: pizza
Photo credit: Bob Michelson
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Pacific Northwest - Wolf Eel
-- Not entirely sure what a 5K is
-- Only here for the free snacks
-- What day is the race again?
Photo credit: Tom Nicodemus
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South Atlantic States - Atlantic Spadefish
-- Only competes so they can socialize
-- Teamwork makes the dream work
-- High fives everyone as they pass
Photo credit: Daryl Duda
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Tropical Eastern Pacific - Giant Hawkfish
-- Their mom forced them to compete
-- Just wants to go home
-- Face-timing their friend the whole time
Photo credit: Christy Semmens
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Tropical Western Atlantic - Indigo Hamlet
-- Pretty athletic (can do at least 1 sit up)
-- Saves a bunch of at-home workouts but never does them
-- Spends $50 on a pair of running socks
Photo credit: Carlos Estape
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Hawaii - Potter's Angelfish
-- Carries backpack with unlimited supplies
-- Just wants everyone to have fun
-- Shows up 2 hours early so they can get good parking
Photo credit: Jim Spears
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