The wall with the nudibranchs was covered with this near the bottom.
~2m subtidal
Scuba diving with Shaun (@ shaun_lee). Max depth 8m. Swam a north/south vector over Phoenix reef - location approx.
Scuba diving with Shaun (@ shaun_lee). Max depth 8m. Swam a north/south vector over Phoenix reef - location approx.
Scuba diving with Shaun (@ shaun_lee). Max depth 8m. Swam a north/south vector over Phoenix reef - location approx.
Found in tidal rock pools
In amongst Lunella smaragdus, lower intestinal zone
Snorkeled under Pukenui Wharf.
Not sure what these are? Some kind of sea squirt?
I've seen this species a few times. Quite prominent but not particularly common. Always on deeper reefs.
~4cm across
~3m subtidal
Clusters of sandy textured balls
Water comes out of a central hole under pressure
Intertidal on rock - large colonies
Low mid intertidal, under an encrusted rock in a rockpool.
Field trip with @emma_brockes.