Nudibranch Central

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Species List: 07-07-2017, Nudi 3 and Dakoda off Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Qld

25 species sighted at Nudi 3 and Dakoda off Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 07-07-2017

Gary, Julie and Terry on this double dive outing consisting of 1 x 83 minute and 1 x 76 minute. Up to 8 m viz, 20 C water temp, surgey, rainy and overcast conditions.

It seemed like the Nudibranch population has dropped off. The hunting proved to be challenging with the bits of surge shooting through. Just trying to take photos proved difficult at times. The second dive had a little more surge but glassy surface conditions. We miss you buddy David...hurry back.

Number of each species sighted: 1st dive/2nd dive
* Species with highest specimen count

Ardeadoris rubroannulata 2/1
Ardeadoris sp. 2 3/-
Bornella anguilla 1/1
Cadlinella ornatissima 3/-
Chromodoris elisabethina 1/-
Chromodoris kuiteri 3/-
Dermatobranchus ornatus 1/-
Dermatobranchus rodmani -/1
Doriprismatica atromarginata 4/-
Glossodoris vespa -/2
Goniobranchus daphne -/1
* Goniobranchus splendidus 3/4
Goniodoridella savignyi -/1
Hypselodoris jacksoni 2/1
Hypselodoris obscura 1/2
Jorunna sp. 3 -/1
Phyllidia exquisita 1/-
Phyllidia ocellata 2/-
Phyllidiella lizae -/1
Phyllidiopsis burni -/1
Phyllida picta 1/-
Phyllidiella pustulosa 2/-
Pteraeolidia semperi 2/-
Sagaminopteron ornatum 4/1
Tylodina corticalis 1/-

Surface conditions upon arrival

Julie and Terry ready to go!

Substrate

Glossodoris vespa

Bornella anguilla

Dermatobranchus rodmani

Phyllidia exquisita

Chromodoris kuiteri

Sagaminopteron ornatum

Pteraeolidia semperi

Ardeadoris sp. 2

Phyllidia ocellata

Hypselodoris jacksoni

Chromodoris elisabethina

Ardeadoris rubroannulata

Dermatobranchus ornatus

Phyllidiella pustulosa

Pteraeolidia semperi

Substrate

Goniobranchus splendidus

Glossodoris vespa

Hypselodoris obscura

Jorunna sp. 3

Goniobranchus splendidus

Glossodoris vespa

Phyllidiella lizae

Goniodoridella savignyi

Goniobranchus daphne

Ardeadoris rubroannulata

Cadlinella ornatissima

Ardeadoris sp. 2

Phyllida picta

Hypselodoris jacksoni

Monday, July 3, 2017

Species List: 28-06-2017, La Balsa Park, Mooloolah River, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

13 species sighted at La Balsa Park, Mooloolah River, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 28-06-2017

Gary and Lisa on this single shore entry dive of 128 minutes. Maximum depth 6.0 m, 22 C water temperature and 10 m viz. The water clarity was amazing in the river. Standing on the shore looking at the water it was blue! The highlight was actually finding a 1.5 mm Costasiella sp. what a treat.

Number of species sighted
* Species with highest specimen count

Atys semistriatus shell -1
Bulbaeolidia alba -1
Costasiella sp. 1 -1 NEW SPECIES
Cratena lineata -15
Flabellina rubrolineata -12
Goniobranchus daphne -4
* Goniodoridella sp. 1 -39
Gymnodoris sp. 10 -1
Gymnodoris sp. 17 -1
Hypselodoris obscura -2
Pteraeolidia semperi -4
Tenellia sibogae -2
Tenellia sp. 23 -4

Costasiella sp. 1 -1 NEW SPECIES

Costasiella sp. 1

Prep area

Flabellina rubrolineata

Tenellia sp. 23

Flabellina rubrolineata

Fish Cage

Flabellina rubrolineata

Tenellia sibogae

Goniodoridella sp. 1

Atys semistriatus shell

Lisa on the prowl

Goniodoridella sp. 1

Flabellina rubrolineata

Goniobranchus daphne

Substrate

Hypselodoris obscura

Pteraeolidia semperi

Gymnodoris sp. 17

Cratena lineata

Tenellia sp. 23

Cratena lineata

Gymnodoris sp. 10

Flabellina rubrolineata with fused cerata

Cratena lineata

Costasiella sp. 1

Pteraeolidia semperi

Bulbaeolidia alba

Species List: 01-07-2017, La Balsa Park, Mooloolah River, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

10 species sighted at La Balsa Park, Mooloolah River, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 1-07-2017

Julie and Terry on this single shore entry dive of 104 minutes. Maximum depth 6.0 m, 20 C water temperature and 5 m viz. Things have been a little slow in the river for quite some time with nothing like the usual number of critters or species seen since late last year. It is interesting however that a few species, that have been absent for some time are starting to reappear. Could this be the start of a resurgence! It was good to find the species we are calling Gymnodoris nigricolor again. These critters move at a very fast rate across the substrate.

Number of species sighted
* Species with highest specimen count

Cratena lineata -8
Flabellina angelvaldesi -1
Flabellina rubrolineata -15
Goniobranchus daphne -1
* Goniodoridella sp. 1 -17
Gymnodoris nigricolor -1
Hypselodoris obscura -2
Pteraeolidia semperi -1
Tenellia sibogae -4
Tenellia sp. 24 -1