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Bicolor Chromis

Chromis margaritifer - hiding in Pocillopora eydouxi.

Bacan Maregarango, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2345#7660

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Leopard Flounder

Bothus pantherinus - there was a lot of suspended material in the water column, making photography difficult.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7665

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Leopard Flounder

Bothus pantherinus

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7667

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Netted Miamira

Miamira sinuata

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7671

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Daisy Coral

Goniopora stokesi

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7676

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Hydroid, Tunicate & Sponge

The hydroid has a powerful sting.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7679

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Gabriela's Tambja

Tambja gabrielae

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7680

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White-eyed Moray

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus - unusual to see the moray completely out during the day.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7682

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Tiger Mantis

Lysiosquilla maculata - a fish spearing Mantis Shrimp.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7685

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Pinkfish Sea Cucumber

Holothuria edulis

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7688

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Comb-Jellies

Coeloplana astericola - on every arm of the Sea Star.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7689

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Comb-Jellies

Coeloplana astericola - this Sea Star is heavily covered, though there doesn't seem to be an ill effect.

Panambuan Muck, Bacan, Indonesia, March 11, 2023

2346#7690

Larry L. Jackson