I’ve spent the first few days on Maui exploring the rubble areas of North Kihei — not areas that are particularly rich in vertebrates, but what they lack in fish they gift in beautiful and […]
Orange Peel Nudibranch, Acanthodoris lutea
The only photograph I have of an Acanthodoris lutea is of a juvenile — extraordinarily tiny (8 mm?). It was found in the upper subtidal zone in an area of rock and sand substrate. Unfortunately, […]
Redeye Medusa, Polyorchis penicillatus
This jelly is a treat to see — not only for its delicate structure but for its pulsing movement Related Images:
Snorkeling ‘S,dayes’ ( Pender Island), January 2021
The water has been cold — between 6 & 8° C (43 to 47° F) but the purchase of a Yazbek 7.5 mm open cell wetsuit has made a huge difference to my ability to […]
Snorkeling Peter Cove, ‘S,dayes’ (Pender Island), B.C.
Peter Cove S., ‘S,dayes‘ (Pender Island). This was my first day in the water for some time and winter temperatures have set in for sure! It would be stretching it to say it was 8° […]
Bay Pipefish, Syngnathus leptorhynchus
These photos were taken in late May of 2020 while snorkeling in the shallows of Peter Cove, Pender Island — a rare treat to see several Bay Pipefish, Syngnathus leptorhynchus engaging in a mating dance. […]
Black-tailed Deer and Great Blue Heron, Thieves Bay, Pender Island
Please enjoy these photos of an incredible inter-species encounter. As I was walking along the dock at Thieves Bay late in the afternoon, I spooked a Great Blue Heron who was hiding behind a boat. […]
Some Pics From Kona, January 2020
Mahalo Bruce and Alan for this incredible experience!! Lots of small in a sea of big!! Related Images: