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Another winner for the best common name? The hula skirt siphonophore, Physophora hydrostatica.
Siphonophores are colonial animals, composed of many physiologically integrated parts, called zooids. The zooids are structurally similar to other solitary animals, but they are attached to each other rather than living independently. The finger-like zooids, colored with beautiful tinges of orange and violet, attach at the base of the swimming bells and house relatively potent nematocysts (stinging cells) that can impart a strong sting to a potential predator or unsuspecting prey. This animal was collected and photographed in the lab by Rob Sherlock. ⠀
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This gigantic #Leatherback momma just finished laying her batch of eggs, and is steadily returning back to the sea! An incredible sight captured by @benjhicks! #SeaTurtleCamp
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The perfect way to end the week for our research experience guests - a second dive with these charismatic Caribbean reef sharks this morning, followed by a snorkel with both southern and yellow stingrays at the Sapona shipwreck!
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The Ribbon Reefs in the Great Barrier Reef. This pic shows the edge of a reef flat at a site we visited last week. It’s incredible to think this stretches for over 2,300kms up the east coast.
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Warning: don´t watch this video alone at night. It will make you doubt your perception or reality. #TwilightZone
Cercaria larva of a parasitic flatworms (Opechona).
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Have you seen Glass Catfish before? These fish are almost completely transparent making their skeleton visible. .
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The fish of Steve’s Bommie, from top to bottom. It’s always one of the stand out dives up the Ribbon Reefs and last weeks dive here was no exception. No matter where you look, So many fish.
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