Queen Conch

Queen Conch
Aren't they just gorgeous?

Cool Cousins!

As we all know (I think) the seahorse is incredibly clever. But they also have some cousins that are also incredible as the masters of camoflage. The Leafey Sea-dragon, is covered from head to toe in flakey skin that makes it look like a piece of coral. This makes it hard for predators to spot. The Pipefish, comes in lots of different colours and patterns so that if it stood in a clump of seaweed, it would be difficult to spot. My particular favourite type is the zebra striped pipefish.

Leafy sea-dragon

Leafy sea-dragon
Notice it's leafy 'foliage'

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Snorkeling

Hey guys!  Yesterday was awesome because I went snorkeling for the first time in my life! Mega cool ;-)  I saw some spotted Wrase which are a type of fish that come in many shapes and sizes.  Also, I saw some Brittle-stars and some massive Paua which I wouldn't have seen if I hadn't been in a reserve.  It is just so quiet under there!  There is so much gear that you have to put on ie. Wetsuit, snorkel, hood, mask and flippers.  Definitely a once in a life time experience!
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