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Verconia nivalis nudibranch_March 2025
CanonRF100 1/200 f18 iso100

By Antonio Venturelli
posted (2 days ago)

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By Ramon Magana
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Eyes of the Ocean Seeds of Life A blenny resting in a mussel shell while tiny eggs gently decorate its surface.

By Gozde Karayel
posted (4 days ago)

Serpula vermicularis_August 2025
Canon RF100 1/200 f8 iso100

By Antonio Venturelli
posted (4 days ago)

Lamprohaminoea ovalis_August 2025
CanonRF100 1/200 f16 iso100

By Antonio Venturelli
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Hypselodoris krakatoa nudibranch_March 2025
CanonRF100 1/200 f18 iso100

By Antonio Venturelli
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Underwater Photo Location: Horta

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Underwater Photo Location: Horta

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The approach to the whales is just Snorkeling allowed.
Facts about Horta

It is in Portugal
Horta is in the Atlantic (European coastal).
The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
The typical visibility is 0-3 Metres 0-10 Feet.

Marine Life

Photo facilities

by Michael Vogelsang
fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) This photo has been made by special permit of the portuguese government.

by Mathias Weck
Stonefisch, Azores, Faial

by Mathias Weck
Lighthouse in Faial / Azores

by Margriet Tilstra
Stylish lady Jellyfish near Faial Island, Azores. Nikon D80, Nikkor 10-24 (22mm), ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/125, Ikelite housing with 2 Ikelite strobes.

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