Outer reef Bike Is. Current which flipped from one direction to another.
9-30m.
Parasite found in the plumage of a dead Blue Petrel that struck the top deck of our ship while sailing southbound through the Drake Passage.
One of a number of these ticks found in the feathers/plumage of a dead Blue Petrel that struck the upper deck of our ship while sailing southbound through the Drake Passage.
Photos: Simon Delany
Hybrid (locally called "Herbie") on left with Laysan albatross on right for comparison. Pure Laysan did not appreciate the hybrid's dance moves!