Sighting 4201705
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| Unidentified | 3 Mar 2019 | LokiLambert |
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Size of a child’s fist
12 comments
KerriLee
wrote:
4 Mar 2019
Hi Loki ... to change the exact location, go to edit and then zoom in on the map, and move the marker to the exact location.
Nice critter! Let's see if our experts can ID it for you
Nice critter! Let's see if our experts can ID it for you
KerriLee
wrote:
4 Mar 2019
Loki, I'm just wondering when you photographed this. The record says yesterday, but I'm guessing that it was a while ago (?)
Also, is there anything else you can tell us about it? How big? Was it in deep water or shallow? Was it on the sand when you found it, or in the algae or rocks? that sort of thing ...
The more information, the more likely we are to be able to identify it for sure.
Thanks!
Also, is there anything else you can tell us about it? How big? Was it in deep water or shallow? Was it on the sand when you found it, or in the algae or rocks? that sort of thing ...
The more information, the more likely we are to be able to identify it for sure.
Thanks!
LokiLambert
wrote:
4 Mar 2019
It was on the sand when I saw it, the water was about 2m deep. I photographed the sea slug 1 year ago at the Bruce Steer pool. It was the size of child’s scrunched up fist.
LokiLambert
wrote:
6 Mar 2019
Hi Kerri just wondering if you've got any further information about the sea slug
PS don’t feel rushed to reply.
Loki
PS don’t feel rushed to reply.
Loki
KerriLee
wrote:
6 Mar 2019
Hi Loki - no, not yet. It may take a week or two for the marine scientists to get back to us, but I'm sure they will. In the meantime, here's a link to a research paper they wrote describing many of the species in NSW. Don't worry about reading the details ... it's a bit technical ... but you'll find lots of colour photos. I looked through and could not see any that looked quite like yours, but perhaps you'll notice something I missed.
http://www.publish.csiro.au/rs/pdf/rs16011
http://www.publish.csiro.au/rs/pdf/rs16011
KerriLee
wrote:
6 Mar 2019
Hi again Loki. Just in case you haven't found this page, here's how to see all the other sea slug sightings on the NatureMapr database:
https://atlasoflife.naturemapr.org/Community/Categories/Details/141
Happy photo surfing!
https://atlasoflife.naturemapr.org/Community/Categories/Details/141
Happy photo surfing!
KerriLee
wrote:
12 Mar 2019
Hi Loki,
I've heard back from one marine scientist, and he says he's never seen an animal like yours before! And he has dived along the South Coast for many years ... so it seems your sea slug is indeed an uncommon one. Keep an eye out for any more. It might be quite a new discovery!
I've heard back from one marine scientist, and he says he's never seen an animal like yours before! And he has dived along the South Coast for many years ... so it seems your sea slug is indeed an uncommon one. Keep an eye out for any more. It might be quite a new discovery!
LokiLambert
wrote:
15 Mar 2019
Thanks Kerri for keeping me posted on what’s happening I appreciate it a lot
Loki
Loki
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- LokiLambert Recorded by
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Unidentified LokiLambert South Coast NatureMapr
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