Observer
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Some type of large zoanthid next to smaller green zoanthid in the rocky intertidal. Maybe it’s a type of anemone? Someone identify this!
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Black Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiocoma aethiops)Observer
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A brittle star clinging on the the last bit of water in a receding tide pool
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Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)Observer
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A spotted porcupine fish NOT in his natural habitat, this fella washed up on the shore line. Most certainly dead. Did not want water when asked.
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Genus EurythoeObserver
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Fire worm in a cool tide pool, other fire worms present in the pool but not visible in the picture
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Sally Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus grapsus)Observer
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Lil sally crab hanging out on a dry rock at medium low tide
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Nicaragua Sea Hare (Dolabrifera nicaraguana)Observer
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Sea slug found on top of pink encrusting algae next to green zoanthids
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Central American Rock-boring Urchin (Echinometra vanbrunti)Observer
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Found in shallow sandy tide pool next to other live urchins.
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Collared Sand Anemone (Actinostella flosculifera)Observer
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Some kind of sea star or anemone found in a shallow sandy tide pool.