Nudibranc Photos

[Pattaya One]

I am writing this in Puerto Galera in the Philippines, where I come to dive as often as possible.

It’s a laid-back place, and without the diving I’d probably have to resort to self harm to keep me entertained. Luckily the diving is world class, so that won’t be happening anytime soon.

Comprised of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is heavily reliant on both national and international maritime links, for goods and people, and bad weather at this time of year plays havoc with inter-island shipping, as the authorities have learned the hard way that unstable, overloaded and badly-maintained craft in heavy, stormy seas, equals very bad news all round, and they often close the shipping lanes in bad weather.

But whatever the weather, below the waves the sea life here is wonderful. Hopefully these photographs of Nudibrancs and some sea slugs which I have taken over the past couple of years will covey the picture better than my waffle.

 

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