Nudibranch
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Underwater Critters From Viti Levu
All photos were captured underwater in the southern region of Viti Levu. Viti Levu is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Fiji hosts many different species of colorful nudibranchs and flatworms. Many scuba divers find sea slugs boring but I find them fascinating. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll through the…
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National Sea Slug Day
Today is National Sea Slug Day, celebrating the diverse Nudibranchs, soft-bodied marine gastropods that shed their shells after their larval stage. With over 3,000 species found in every ocean, they exhibit a remarkable variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, showcasing the beauty of marine life.
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Macro Monday : Chromodoris
More underwater images from the Philippines can be found here. More Nudibranch images can be found here.
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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 moving along a beautiful coral reef. More images from dives in the Philippines can be found here.
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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 dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae. The nudibranch in the picture below was spotted off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines.
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Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch
I love shooting tiny creatures like sea slugs. These images were captured off the coast of Anilao in the Philippines.
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Aeolid Nudibranch in Color
The author shares a colorful image of an Aeolid Nudibranch, highlighting its natural purple hue, captured on Fiji’s north coast. This follows a previous black and white presentation of the same subject. The author asks readers for their preference between the two images, inviting engagement in the comments.
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5 Fascinating Facts about Nudibranchs
What do you know about nudibranchs? If your answer doesn’t include at least 5 fascinating facts, then it’s time to read this article! Nudibranchs are marine gastropod mollusks (sea slugs) that comprise over 3,000 different species. They live all over the world in tropical and subtropical waters. Their beautiful coloration, friendly demeanor, and interesting feeding…
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A Nudibranch Called Phyllidia Ocellata Cuvier
The Phyllidia ocellata, or ocellated nudibranch, is a vibrant sea slug found in the Indo-Pacific, notably around Fiji. Measuring 10 to 15 centimeters, its bright colors serve as a warning to predators of its toxicity. It thrives in coral reefs and sandy areas, making it a captivating subject for divers.
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Aeolid Nudibranch
Image captured along the sunset coast in Fiji.