Dives 1672 - 1682

Tunicates

Didemnum species - with a loanded Canon A85 since my luggage was delayed.

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1324

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Bold Feather Star

Comaster audax - all feather star identification is best guess.

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1325

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Coralline Algae

Lithophyllum species

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1326

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Stinging Hydroid

Gymnangium gracilicaule

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1327

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Sponge Zoanthid

Parazoanthus species

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1330

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Gravier's Flatworm

Pseudoceros gravieri

Njanjalakalau, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1673#1332

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Broadclub Cuttlefish

Sepia latimanus

Velvia, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1674#1348

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Lobed Leather Coral

Lobophytum species

Velvia, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, October 6, 2006

1674#1349

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Sponge

Dictyodendrilla species - My underwater camera arrived and I got over my traveler's distress to start diving again.

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0003

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Sponge

Dictyodendrilla species

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0004

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Scarred Flatworm

Maritigrella eschara

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0005

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Longnose Butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0011

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Humphead Bannerfish

Heniochus varius

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0013

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Sea Fan

Euplexaura species

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0019

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Eastern Barhead Damsel

Neoglyphidodon mitratus

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0021

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Randall's Shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris randalli - with the commensal snapping shrimp.

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0024

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Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp

Periclimenes brevicarpalis

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0025

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Melanesian Fairy Wrasse

Cirrhilabrus beauperryi - intermediate phase (female) identified based on lines of blue spots.

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0029

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Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ulietensis

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0040

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Latticed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon rafflesi

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0044

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Black-tailed Dascyllus

Dascyllus melanurus

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0048

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Blackvent Damsel

Dischistodus melanotus

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0052

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Splitband Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus compressus

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0054

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Blackspot Cleaner Wrasse

Labroides pectoralis

Mane Point, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1675#0064

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Midnight Angelfish

Centropyge nox - prone to hiding like all the dwarf angelfish.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0066

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Forams

Marginopora vertebralis

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0067

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Orangefin Anemonefish

Amphiprion chrysopterus

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0070

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Beautiful Feather Star

Cenometra bella - identification a little more certain for this distinctive type.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0072

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Bluestreak Fusilier

Pterocaesio tile

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0073

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Purple Anthias female

Pseudanthias tuka

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0075

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Mimic Surgeonfish juvenile

Acanthurus pyroferus - mimics the Pearl-scaled Angelfish.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0080

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Banana Nudibranch

Aegires minor

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0083

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Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0085

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Orange-spotted Trevally variation

Carangoides bajad - one of three colorations.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0088

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Bob's Reef Beaver

My friend always brings a few of this sort of thing to surprise us with.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0089

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0094

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Orangefin Anemonefish

Amphiprion chrysopterus

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0097

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0109

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0111

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Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion percula

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0119

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Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion percula

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0134

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0139

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0143

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Orangefin Anemonefish eggs

Amphiprion chrysopterus

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0148

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Bigfin Reef Squid

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1676#0150

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Custom Cave

Big crack in the coastline leading to a open area where the jungle is visible.

Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0153

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Royal Dottyback

Pictichromis paccagnellae

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0158

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Bluestriped Fangblenny

Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos - this fish feeds on scales of other fish and always needs a hole to hide in when the victim fish fights back.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0162

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Soft Coral

Chironephthya species - more common in overhangs and steep walls.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0164

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Lace Coral

Stylaster species

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0165

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Stripe-leg Spiny Lobster

Panulirus femoristriga

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0169

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Maxima Giant Clam

Tridacna maxima

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0172

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Princess Damsel juvenile

Pomacentrus vaiuli - like many juvenile damsels, more colorful than the adult coloration.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0174

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Tunicates

Clavelina robusta

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0175

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Nudibranch

Hypselodoris melanesica - no common name.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0176

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Rolland's Damsel juvenile

Chrysiptera rollandi

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0180

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Arc-eye Hawkfish

Paracirrhites arcatus

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0185

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Red & Black Anemonefish

Amphiprion melanopus

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, October 9, 2006

1677#0187

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Squarespot Anthias male

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia - generally seen below 80 feet.

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0002

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Black Coral

Antipathes cf reticulata

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0005

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Black Coral

Antipathes cf reticulata

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0006

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Sea Fan

Menella species

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0007

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Sea Fan

Dichotella species

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0008

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Sea Fan

Echinogorgia species

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0009

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Sea Fan

Dichotella species

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0010

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Sea Fan

Ellisella species

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0012

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Soft Coral

Scleronephthya species 2 - very distinctive coloration.

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0015

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Giant Clam

Tridacna gigas

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0017

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Porcupinefish

Diodon hystrix

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0019

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Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0022

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Day Octopus juvenile

Octopus cyanea

Luten's Wall, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1678#0025

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Spotted Shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris guttata

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0028

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Twotone Dartfish

Ptereleotris evides

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0030

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Pearl-scaled Angelfish

Centropyge vroliki

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0031

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Crocodile Flathead

Cymbacephalus beauforti

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0032

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Crocodile Flathead

Cymbacephalus beauforti - close view of this incredible eye.

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0033

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Trumpetfish

Aulostomus chinensis

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0035

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Hikueru Glossodoris

Glossodoris hikuerensis

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0036

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Clown Triggerfish

Balistoides conspicillum

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0038

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Spot-banded Butterflyfish

Chaetodon punctatofasciatus - likely a hybrid with the Dot & Dash Butterflyfish.

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0042

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Spot-tail Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellicaudus

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0044

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Broadclub Cuttlefish

Sepia latimanus

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0047

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Persian Carpet Flatworm

Pseudobiceros bedfordi

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0050

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Bob's Reef Pig

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0052

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Sea Fan

Elisella species

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0056

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Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0061

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Hell's Fire Anemone

Actinodendron plumosum

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0064

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Harlequin Swimming Crab

Lissocarcinus laevis - at the base of a Hell's Fire Anemone.

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0071

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Red-margin Shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0074

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Unknown Shrimpgobies

Amblyeleotris species - with the Djibouti Snapping Shrimp.

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0079

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Marbled Snake Eel

Callechelys marmorata

Wickham Island, Morovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 10, 2006

1679#0080

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White-banded Cleaner Shrimp

Lysmata amboinensis - at this generally low visibility dive site.

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0011

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Java Rabbitfish

Siganus javus

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0013

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Longnose Hawkfish

Oxycirrhites typus

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0015

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Slender Cardinalfish

Rhabdamia gracilis

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0017

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Flattened Leather Coral

Sinularia lamellata

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0021

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Brown-marbled Grouper

Epinephelus fuscoguttatus

Unknown Maru #2, Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1680#0023

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Thin Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus species

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0029

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Spotted Shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris guttata

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0034

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Filamented Spindle Shell

Pleuroploca filamentosa

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0035

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Spotted Shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris guttata - an undescribed snapping shrimp bringing sand out of the burrow.

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0036

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Thin Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus species

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0042

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Black-spot Angelfish male

Genicanthus melanospilos

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0046

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Black-spot Angelfish female

Genicanthus melanospilos

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0050

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Carnation Coral

Dendronephthya species

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0053

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Carnation Coral

Dendronephthya species

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0055

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Leathery Sea Anemone

Heteractis crispa - very nice color.

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0058

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Merten's Carpet Anemone

Stichodactyla mertensii

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0059

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Orangefin Anemonefish

Amphiprion chrysopterus

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0062

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Greensnout Parrotfish

Scarus spinus - terminal phase.

1681#0063

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Orangefin Anemonefish

Amphiprion chrysopterus - completely lacking the middle color bar.

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0065

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Sixbar Wrasse

Thalassoma hardwicke - terminal phase (male).  Usually in shallower water and very active.

Karanjou, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1681#0073

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Finger Leather Coral

Paralemnalia thyrsoides

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0074

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Purple Anthias male

Pseudanthias tuka

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0086

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Slender Grouper

Anyperodon leucogrammicus

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0090

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Magnificent Sea Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0093

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Pennant Bannerfish

Heniochus chrysostomus

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0095

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Humphead Bannerfish

Heniochus varius

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0096

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Spiny Chromis & juveniles

Acanthochromis polyacanthus - this fish lacks a pelagic stage and the juveniles are guarded by parents.

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0100

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Hard Coral

Acropora cylindrica - this dive site has extensive hard coral colonies.

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0103

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White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0105

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Hard Coral

Merulina scabricula

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0108

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Hard Coral

Acropora florida

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0109

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Hard Coral

Acropora florida

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0110

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Ternate Chromis

Chromis ternatensis

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0115

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Hard Corals

Acropora nobilis & palifera

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0116

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Bubble-tip Sea Anemones

Entacmaea quadricolor - a clonal grouping.

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0117

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Red & Black Anemonefish

Amphiprion melanopus

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0118

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Longfin Spadefish

Platax teira - large juvenile.

Mbulo Canyons, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, October 11, 2006

1682#0134

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