This is what you’re drinking if you swallow sea water

These photos may look like a child’s drawings (or the wedding dress of a certain celebrity) but it’s actually seawater magnified 25 times. Captured by photographer David Liittschwager, it’s part of the contents of “one dip of the hand net.” Photo: David LittschwagerSo what’s in it? Plankton, worms, larvae and fish eggs. Dive Shield has a handy breakdown of the various creatures, which will remind you to keep your mouth firmly closed next time you’re swim