Sunday, February 28, 2010

Cool Critters of the Reef

text and photographs by Erin Looney

One of the many benefits of conducting coral reef research is the cool critters we encounter almost every day. Whether it is something big, such as a shark, turtle or dolphin, or something small, such as a nudibranch, sea anemone or crinoid, these creatures are all amazing in their own way. Here are a few examples of what we're seeing. All of these organisms were seen in a reef environment between 10 and 20 meters (30 - 60 feet) deep. Enjoy!

Trapezia rufopunctata, Trapezid Crab

Amphiprion perideraion, Pink Anemonefish

Tridacna maxima, Giant Clam

Plerogyra sinuosa, Bubble Coral

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