Sculptural sand crab, found while beach walking in Galicia – one of my favourite activities there is to do. Literally mile upon mile of endless beaches to roam, most of which are deserted, and all of which are stunningly beautiful. …
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Seen during a night dive at Meads Bay, the Banded Anemone is a species of tube dwelling anemone that spends daylight hours hidden in its parchment-like home waiting for dark solitude. When the sun sets, it extends out to filter …
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The Variegated Urchin is one of the least common sea urchins in Anguilla, this species can vary colour greatly between individuals and often used bits of algae or small stones to camouflage itself. Reportedly the Squat Urchin Shrimp has been …
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Considered the only introduced coral species to the Caribbean region, first recorded here in 1943. Since its initial sighting in Puerto Rico it has spread across the region with a dispersal that follows typical current patterns, and only reaching the …
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The Common Octopus, a member of one of the most awesome animal groups to inhabit the ocean. They have it all, being complex, intelligent, versatile and seemingly able to do almost anything. They can change colour to camouflage against their …
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A type of cleaner shrimp, this species is relatively common to see in the waters around Anguilla. A little shy, it will retreat into a recess if approached, but if you stick a finger out towards it and keep it …
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With Christmas upon us I thought this red Reef Urchin would add a slightly festive feel. This particular species of urchin is not very commonly seen in Anguilla, although during the day it does spend much of its time hiding …
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This is the only Sculptured Slipper Lobster that I have ever seen underwater as they are not particularly common and hide under protective recesses during the day, only coming out to forage at night. Known locally as a Sea Louse, …
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Polyp detail of Slit Pore Sea Rod, one of the numerous ‘soft coral’ species found in Anguilla. The detail of the undersea world never ceases to amaze me, and it is detail that can be so easy to overlook if …
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