# Swimming Swine Feral Pigs Photographed Swimming in the Caribbean By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pig-cheng References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthpicturegalleries/5844059/The-bay-of-pigs-swine-swimming-in-crystal-clear-water-in-the-Bahamas.html?image=1) & [wetpixel](http://wetpixel.com/) While [swimming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin) with pigs in the Bahamas, underwater photographer Eric Cheng took these remarkable images. The once domestic swine are now [feral and run wild](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-boar-quarter-pounder) in the sandy beaches and water of the Caribbean. It looks like they would be as much fun to frolic with in the ocean as dolphins. Who needs a puppy, I want a [piglet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppa-pig-1)! Mr. Cheng is the owner of underwater photography web site Wetpixel and on the board of advisers of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feral Animals as Tourist Attractions:** Innovative businesses could create unique underwater experiences with feral animals, attracting adventurous tourists. - **Underwater Photography:** There are opportunities to develop new products and services that cater to the growing underwater photography market. - **Animal Conservation:** Enterprises focused on animal conservation could leverage interest in feral pigs and use it to raise awareness about their work. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel and Tourism:** Companies specializing in adventure tourism could incorporate feral pigs into their offerings to distinguish themselves from competitors. - **Photography:** Photography businesses could offer classes and tours aimed at underwater photography enthusiasts looking to improve their skills. - **Conservation:** Organizations focused on conservation and animal welfare could leverage interest in feral pigs to increase support for their mission. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swine-Centric Cooling Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-pad.md) - [Highly-Localized Village Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pignear-bath.md) - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [Strategic Swine Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silly-strategy-board-game.md) - [Community-Oriented Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-pig-app.md) - [Waterless Fish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhu-zhu-aquarium.md) - [High-Quality British Pork Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog.md) - [Cultivated Pork Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-pork.md) - [Rugged Underwater Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wg-80.md)