Eric Riesch is no stranger to underwater photographers. Many in the dive community will already be familiar with the iconic Reef Fish ID books by New World Publications, Inc. - trusted reference guides that are found on nearly every liveaboard and in dive shops around the world.
As Photo Editor and Managing Director at New World Publications, Eric has largely been the driving force behind the scenes. But now, we're excited to bring his own underwater photos into the spotlight.
Atlantic Longarm Octopus (Macrotritopus defilippi) hiding in a bottle - Blue Heron Bridge - Riviera Beach, FL © Eric Riesch
A pair of Wire Coral Gobies (Bryaninops yongei) - Dauin, Philippines © Eric Riesch
Dwarf Seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) - less than an inch in size - Key Largo, FL © Eric Riesch
Rudy Brittle Star (Ophioderma rubicunda) releasing eggs - Bonaire © Eric Riesch
Gulf Signal Blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) in full display - Sea of Cortez @Eric Riesch
Yellowhead Jawfish Male with eggs (Opistognathus auriferous) - Bonaire © Eric Riesch
Rough Scallop (Lindapecten muscosus) with blue eyes - Blue Heron Bridge - Riviera Beach, FL © Eric Riesch
Tiger Grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) in a cleaning station - Bonaire © Eric Riesch
Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) - Blue Heron Bridge - Riviera Beach, FL © Eric Riesch
Sailfin Blenny Male (Emblemaria pandionis) displaying for female - Bonaire © Eric Riesch
Dive and Learn with Eric Riesch
If you're interested in diving with and learning from Eric, join him underwater in Bonaire for the Marine Life Education Week at Buddy Dive Resort in June 2026.
Additional Viewing
Blenny Underwater Camera Settings and Technique
Capturing the Elusive Mouth Brooding Jawfish
An Insider's Guide to Diving the Blue Heron Bridge, Florida
Go Small or Go Home: Macro Photography in the Philippines
Event | Marine Life Education in Bonaire | May 30 - June 20, 2026
Book Review: 101 Tips for Underwater Photographers
Eric Riesch is the Managing Director and Photo Editor at New World Publications, Inc. for Reef Fish ID books, an author with Wise Divers, and Dive Photo Guide's Critter Corner, and his work has been featured in a variety of publications worldwide. He is the co-author of 101 Tips for Underwater Photographers. In 2023 he began hosting the Marine Life Education Program in Bonaire which runs for three weeks each summer and combines fish identification classes and guided dives for a comprehensive crash course on everything you need to know about marine life behavior. Eric has been shooting with Ikelite gear since the 1990's. Follow Eric on Instagram @rieschphoto.
