Dives 1467 - 1483

Unknown Sponge

I've only seen this sponge in the Solomon Islands.

Njanjelakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1471#0074

Larry L. Jackson

Redfin Anthias

Pseudanthias dispar

Njanjelakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1471#0079

Larry L. Jackson

Boschma's Feather Star

Basilometra boschmai

Njanjelakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1471#0080

Larry L. Jackson

Fluted Giant Clam

Tridacna squamosa

Njanjelakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1471#0082

Larry L. Jackson

Mixed Damsels

Damsels & Anthias near a coral they can shelter in.

Njanjelakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1471#0083

Larry L. Jackson

Wolf Cardinalfish phase

Cheilodipterus artus - male with a mouth full of eggs.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0089

Larry L. Jackson

Sponge

Auletta species - so distinctive that an id is certain.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0090

Larry L. Jackson

Spotfin Lionfish

Pterois antennata

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0092

Larry L. Jackson

Oriental Sweetlips

Plectorhinchus vittatus

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0094

Larry L. Jackson

Leather Coral

Lobophytum species

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0095

Larry L. Jackson

Tunicate

Herdmania momus - a tunicate that allows fouling organisms to attach.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0096

Larry L. Jackson

Scroll Coral

Turbinaria reniformis - this coral can develop into large stands.

Velvia Reef, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, November 18, 2005

1472#0097

Larry L. Jackson