The photographs feature fish that have been specially treated to make the stained skeletal tissues visible through the skin and flesh.
A tube snout (Aulorhynchus flavidus). (Photo by Adam Summers)
The technique, developed by Dr. Adam Summers, uses dyes, hydrogen peroxide, a digestive enzyme and glycerin to make the flesh seem to disappear. Adam Summers has given us a new perspective on the internal structures of the aquatic animals, thanks to his series of artistic photographs currently on exhibit at the Seattle Aquarium. Read more
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