Thursday, 27 September 2012

Things that Bubble in the Night

Common Sydney Octopus (Octopus tetricus). Photo: Ryan Pearson

By Ryan Pearson
I just got back from an amazing night dive in the Gold Coast Seaway. Clear water, minimal current, and there were molluscs everywhere. Octopus, nudibranchs, bubble shells and more. Here are the pics.

Bubble snail (Hydantina physis). Photo: Ryan Pearson


Common Sydney Octopus (Octopus tetricus). Photo: Ryan Pearson


Common Stingaree (Trygonoptera testacea). Photo: Ryan Pearson

Common Sydney Octopus (Octopus tetricus). Photo: Ryan Pearson


Not a super clear shot... but he was only about 3mm long! Photo: Ryan Pearson

Common Sydney Octopus (Octopus tetricus). Photo: Ryan Pearson

Obscure Hypselodoris (Hypselodoris obscuris). Photo: Ryan Pearson


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