Date: April 14, 2008
Time: 9:15am
Location: Shaw's Cove
Depth (feet): 36
Dive Time (minutes): 43
Surf (feet): 1-2
Surge (feet): only when taking pictures
Water Temp (fahrenheit): 52
Visibility (feet): 10+
Visibility Description: murky
Notes and Highlights: Dove solo - took the day off - beautiful day to take too...one of the nicest days of the year so far...Easy in with mild surf and dropped down pretty quick...purposefully headed to Shelly to see the "little black-striped nudibranchs" that had been spotted on her before...didn't find them, but I did find something I'd appreciate some ID help with...saw a few Cockerell's Dorids, Hopkin's Roses, Spanish Shawls, a halibut, round rays and several large schools of blacksmiths...also snapped a poor shot of another ID help request...very dark nudi-looking thing with orange and white "bristles"...Enjoy the pics (click Shelly below for the quick slideshow), and any help with the two ID's much appreciated...overall a good time had by all (even if it's just me this time).
Update: Thanks Scott and Kevin for the IDs! I've updated the Hedgehog Hydroid and removed the poor picture...it was a Cucumaria Piperata.
Time: 9:15am
Location: Shaw's Cove
Depth (feet): 36
Dive Time (minutes): 43
Surf (feet): 1-2
Surge (feet): only when taking pictures
Water Temp (fahrenheit): 52
Visibility (feet): 10+
Visibility Description: murky
Notes and Highlights: Dove solo - took the day off - beautiful day to take too...one of the nicest days of the year so far...Easy in with mild surf and dropped down pretty quick...purposefully headed to Shelly to see the "little black-striped nudibranchs" that had been spotted on her before...didn't find them, but I did find something I'd appreciate some ID help with...saw a few Cockerell's Dorids, Hopkin's Roses, Spanish Shawls, a halibut, round rays and several large schools of blacksmiths...also snapped a poor shot of another ID help request...very dark nudi-looking thing with orange and white "bristles"...Enjoy the pics (click Shelly below for the quick slideshow), and any help with the two ID's much appreciated...overall a good time had by all (even if it's just me this time).
Update: Thanks Scott and Kevin for the IDs! I've updated the Hedgehog Hydroid and removed the poor picture...it was a Cucumaria Piperata.