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Reticulidia suzanneae has typical yellow body with raised white yellow lattices enclosing black spots. Rhinophores yellow lamellate no gill tuft. Photographed during diving in Havelock island _April 2024 Canon100 1/200 f13 iso100
By Antonio Venturelli
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By Diogo Benchimol
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What splendid eyes these little gobies have They hide in small crevices in rocks. They are shy but curious and it is easy to photograph them when they lean out to scrutinize the external environment. Havelock Is._April2024 Canon100 1/200 f9 i.100
By Antonio Venturelli
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Red anemone with sparkling dust above.
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Red anemone with sparkling dust above.
By Diogo Benchimol
posted Yesterday
Red anemone with sparkling dust above.
By Diogo Benchimol
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Underwater Photo Location: Perch Island, South Wall

Underwater Photo Location: Perch Island, South Wall

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A steep rock wall with large ledges dropping to unexplored depths. Heavily ice-scoured above 20M, this site is nonetheless one of the best spots in the area to look for large current-feeding species like Promachocrinus and large sea cucumbers. Water temperature is usually around 28-30F (-2 to -1C) in December and January.
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by David Cothran
A large crinoid, Promachocrinus kerguelensis; fairly common around the Antarctic Peninsula. This individual is about 80cm (32in) across, swimming with a beautiful coordinated motion of its arms.
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