2015-12 Solomon Islands Dives 2178-2210

Plate Coral

Turbinaria peltata - can develop into very large colonies.

Koukok Bay, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2178#7341

Larry L. Jackson

Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish

Chaetodon baronessa

Koukok Bay, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2178#7342

Larry L. Jackson

Whitetip Soldierfish

Myripristis vittata

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7344

Larry L. Jackson

Forest

I surfaced at the end of the 'cut' to have a look at the forest above.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7349

Larry L. Jackson

Calcareous Sponge

Clathrina sp 2 - small, delicate looking.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7353

Larry L. Jackson