I have done many dives and this was definitely the largest school of fish I had ever seen. It is a school of Big-eyed Scad - Selar crumenophthalmus - off the cost of Bonaire. It was at least 100 yards by 50 yards (91 meters by 46 meters) – think of half an NFL football field! It was hard to imagine how many individual fish were in the school.
I was able to get decent video footage and many photos. The fish did not seem to mind me approaching and even swimming through the school. Several Horse-eyed Jacks and Rainbow Runners were darting in and out trying to get a snack.
Video shot at 4K, 60 FPS with the Canon R7 + 18-45mm lens in an Ikelite 200DLM/D housing and port. © Phil Riebel
Phil Riebel is a marine biologist, avid scuba diver, and underwater photographer. In addition to diving and underwater imaging, Phil also enjoys fly fishing and has always had a passion for fish in general. He lives in eastern Canada. Check out more of Phil's work on his website www.philriebelphotography.com, Facebook, or his YouTube @PhilRiebelPhotography. 
