This is a work in progress for warning signs targeting foil borders to remind them to take caution when traversing manta rays’ feeding areas along the Kawaihae break wall during surf seasons. Foils on board extend to three feet below the surface when in operation. Manta rays often feed just below the surface here.… Read more “warning signage for manta rays feeding area”
long armed shrimp
These tiny 1/4 to 1/2 inch translucent long-armed shrimps, Cuapetes grandis are quite extraordinary when seen more closely. One particular shrimp is carrying eggs.
I used an Olympus TG6 with the Underwater Microscope setting with the flash at 1/13 power.… Read more “long armed shrimp”
holothuroidea whitmaei- black teated sea cucumber juvenile-endangered species
A juvenile Holothuroidea whitmaei – black teated sea cucumber was spotted near the pylons. This species is listed as an endangered species. The adult form is very different from its juvenile stage. Conservation Status: Endangered (EN) (IUCN Red List)
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