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Doto ostentaObserver
nickhorniblowDescription
Pair of nudibranch found on Hydroid. Looks similar to Doto coronata but D. Coronata is not found in Australia as far as I know
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Fine-lined Tambja (Tambja tenuilineata)Observer
gerradkennedyDescription
Depth about 7m
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Genus PlacidaObserver
audreyfalconer1Description
Found in samples of Galeolaria and Pyura taken from jetty next to the North Road boat ramp, Brighton.
Photo by Leon Altoff.
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davemmdaveDescription
At night at low tide (just beginning to rise) in a rock pool (with channels allowing remnants of swells to trickle through).Littoral zone in front of the guests accommodation, Home Beach.
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Genus MarioniaObserver
sandalsdivesDescription
Not in any local reference books.
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Family DorididaeObserver
discoslugDescription
Found on a working jetty, may be introduced.
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Verconia haliclonaObserver
aqua_imagesDescription
Tiny speck size nudibranch in rock pool
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Genus CrosslandiaObserver
marinejanineDescription
Crosslandia cf viridis (undescribed)
Found by J. Baker in sample of Zonaria from 8m deep, collected under permit by L. Baade.
Identity by R. Burn.
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Rostanga crawfordiObserver
myrakellyDescription
There is a nudibranch hiding in the top left of the image.
The spirals are its egg ribbons.
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Striate Anglerfish (Antennarius striatus)Observer
williamgreyDescription
only approximately 4cm
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libbyhepburnDescription
too small and black to identify, but you can see the branchs in the photos. Any ideas?
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Genus SiphopteronObserver
melissa_stainesDescription
Approx 5mm.
I believe it is Siphopteron sp. RB1 of Robert Burn, Nudibranchs and Related Molluscs.
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Biscuit Star (Pentagonaster duebeni)Observer
drelodiecamprasseDescription
Ledges dive site
IDing the sea star
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Genus TrinchesiaObserver
ianscholey1Description
This Trinchesia was being predated by Gymnodoris alba
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Genus FavorinusObserver
ianscholey1Description
Any insights on this one appreciated. It has local experts stumped
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Genus GoniobranchusObserver
marciariedererDescription
please note th eribbon of eggs on the side of the nudibranch
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Eubranchus agriusObserver
nickhorniblowDescription
Almost certain is a Tergipes genus but can’t identify the species. The egg cases don’t match with the species that have already been posted. Any ideas?
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Cerberilla incolaObserver
ocean_mickDescription
SPECIES: Cerberilla incola
LOCATION: Teahouse Reef Nth, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
QTY: x1
LENGTH: ~20mm
DEPTH: <1m
HABITAT: Sandy bottom, near seagrass beds
BEHAVIOUR:
CAMERA: Sony DSC-W350 w/Sony housing
IMAGES: x2
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Bluebottle (Physalia physalis)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Saw two over about 50m.
Medium strength southerly.
Left-handed type.
There was a cool cirolanid isopod stuck on one but it was dead sadly, looked like it may have been stung. I think it was probably caught near shore. No other Neuston life seen.
Imaged in aquarium
~7cm long float
~40cm long tentacles not fully extended
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Sivickis' Box Jellyfish (Copula sivickisi)Observer
luca_dtDescription
Again a few active ones at night. I got 'stung' again and no pain. This one is strange with the orange dots all over. perhaps part of a stage in reproduction.
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Feather Aeolid (Fiona pinnata)Observer
johneichlerDescription
Aeolid Sea-slug
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Genus ColpodaspisObserver
ocean_mickDescription
SPECIES: Colpodaspis sp RB2 ?
NOTES: Undescribed species Colpodaspis sp RB2 ?
LOCATION: Teahouse Reef Nth, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary
QTY: x1
LENGTH: <5mm
DEPTH: ~2m
WATER TEMP: 18ºC
HABITAT: Rocky Reef w/medium algae cover/growth
BEHAVIOUR: Slow movement
CAMERA: Olympus TG4 (w/Sea Frogs housing)
IMAGES: x6
PROJECT: Melbourne Sea Slug Census (Apr 2023)
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Genus ParapalleneObserver
drelodiecamprasseDescription
IDing the orange sea spider
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Verco's Nudibranch (Tambja verconis)Observer
shaunruxDescription
Size 40mm. Feeding. Several specimens. On jetty pylon. temp 18c.
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Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)Observer
w_martinDescription
Giant Kelp Forest
