Monday, February 12, 2018

Species List: 11-02-2018, Boardwalk area, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

4 species sighted at the Boardwalk area, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, 11-02-2018.

Julie on this shore entry drift dive of 60 minutes, 28 C water temp and 2 m visibility.

The plan was to do a Reef Check survey dive at Kings Beach boat ramp, but with the carpark full and the water crowded with surfers, it was a good indication that the swell was too big for the survey. On to Plan B and set up a new site along the boardwalk at Bulcock Beach.  The site contains some hydroids and a lot of sponges so there may be more critters if you had the time for a dedicated search.

Species and number thereof sighted
* Species with highest specimen count

Flabellina rubrolineata -2
Goniobranchus sp. 2 -1
*Pteraeolidia semperi -4
Tenellia sibogae -1

Pteraeolidia semperi

Goniobranchus sp. 2 

Flabellina rubrolineata

Tenellia sibogae