Swanny Armina, found on the underside of a Sea Pen. Photo taken by my dive buddy Dennis Hutson (I didn't have my camera to take a shot, however I did observe this sea slug, as I was helping with photography- I hovered next to Dennis holding my torch light on subject). Photo was taken at 15m, about 10m away from a main structure; over sandy patch, with a small weedy/rocky patch. The sea slug was originally on the underside of the sea pen, it inadvertently dislodged, we waited a minute as it moved across some structure, which is where the photos were taken (right next to the sea pen). Size was approx; length 40mm, very wide, maybe 30mm (before it stretched out and started moving). Dennis noted he has NEVER seen one before in >25 years diving. my first obs as well. :)
Sequency of photos showing the crab burying itself quickly under the sand.
Found at the water's edge in West Lakes
Retrieved during clean up at Garden Island. Advised native fan worms are smaller than ferals
Retrieved during clean up at Garden Island. Advised native fan worms are smaller than ferals
All photos are of the one individual.
CYC - along most westerly pontoon, northern end
At NW end of pontoons. Forkweed much more prevalent than in summer
CYC, just south of Distribution Board (at SW end), on northern side of that pontoon (south facing). Much more common on this visit than in summer
Found on the beach