Macro Monday : Chromodoris
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Purple Nudibranch
Also known as the Apolegma Nudibranch (Hypselodoris apolegma) and Apolegma Sea Slug. This nudibranch was spotted off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Slowing … Continue reading Purple Nudibranch
Wildlife Wednesday: Purple Rhinopias
Rhinopias is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. They are mostly found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday: Purple Rhinopias
This Week Seven Years Ago
Images from my first underwater camera and first dive trip to the Philippines. The Philippines is one of a kind scuba diving destination, offering the perfect … Continue reading This Week Seven Years Ago
Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish
Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish
Chromodoris sp.
Chromodoris is a genus of nudibranchs renowned for their kaleidoscopic colors and eye-catching patterns. Among the many species of this genus, some boast golden rhinophores, further … Continue reading Chromodoris sp.
The Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobster
Despite being called Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobsters, these animals are more closely related to Hermit Crabs than Lobsters. They are commensal species, which means they live … Continue reading The Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobster
Juvenile Yellow Painted Frogfish
This was a very exciting and extremely special moment! I was able to capture a few images of a juvenile Painted Frogfish expand its jaw. Frogfish … Continue reading Juvenile Yellow Painted Frogfish
Pineapple Sea Cucumber
I don’t know why Sea Cucumbers fascinate me. But they seem to stop me when I see them underwater. Thelenota ananas, also known as pineapple sea … Continue reading Pineapple Sea Cucumber
Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris
Reticulated chromodoris is a colorful nudibranch that live mostly in the waters of the indo-pacific. This sea slug is also referred to as Goniobranchus reticulatus, part … Continue reading Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris
Tubbataha Drop
As I gaze upon this photograph of a single raindrop in the vast ocean, I am struck by the profound symbolism it evokes. Small and seemingly … Continue reading Tubbataha Drop
Octopus in a Can
Octopus making the best of human trash in a marine park in the Philippines. More underwater images from the Anilao and Puerto Galera can be found … Continue reading Octopus in a Can
Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch
I love shooting tiny creatures like sea slugs. These images were captured off the coast of Anilao in the Philippines. Continue reading Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch
Water Water Everywhere – Anilao
Getting Ready To Scuba Dive! Getting ready for another adventure. I’m in the center of the “muck” diving capital of the world. Here’s an image I … Continue reading Water Water Everywhere – Anilao
National Sea Slug Day
Today is national Sea Slug Day and one of my favorite sea slugs is the mighty Nudibranch. Nudibranchs are a group of soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs which shed their shells after … Continue reading National Sea Slug Day
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