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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, […]

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Redeye Medusa, Polyorchis penicillatus

This jelly is a treat to see — not only for its delicate structure but for its pulsing movement   Related Images:

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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 […]

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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° […]

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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.  […]

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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.  […]

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Whale Watch, Hula Girl — February 25th 2020

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Some Pics From Kona, January 2020

Mahalo Bruce and Alan for this incredible experience!! Lots of small in a sea of big!! Related Images:

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Focussing on the small: Oct 15 – Nov 15, 2019

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Salish Sea Marine Life

Sorry if you arrived here and expected to go somewhere else — lots of links through the menu, or click on the latest update to Nudibranchs of the Salish Sea below.   Nudibranchs of the […]

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