puerto galera
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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 alongside Crinoids and benefit from the relationship. The Crinoids provide the Squat Lobsters with protection and an ideal place to feed, while the Squat Lobsters help to clean the…
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Chromodoris sp.
Chromodoris is a vibrant genus of nudibranchs known for their colorful patterns and golden rhinophores, which help them sense chemicals in the water. A notable image was taken off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines, showcasing their striking beauty and fascinating sensory adaptations.
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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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Juvenile Black Ribbon Eel – Puerto Galera
The Ribbon Eel belongs to the Moray Eel family. Juvenile Ribbon Eels are usually jet black with a yellow dorsal fin. When the eel become an adult, its color will change. Male Ribbon eels develop into a blue color with a yellow dorsal fin and females will develop into a yellow color with black dorsal…