Tag Archives: scuba diving

Creature of the Day – Yellowline Arrow Crab

Posted on July 18, 2021 by debbie

These crabs are very spider like, with their long legs, triangular shaped bodies and purple highlights. During the day they hide in tube sponges, under corals and inside anemones. They come out a night to forage for food.

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Fish of the Day – Stoplight Parrotfish

Posted on July 17, 2021 by debbie

Stoplight parrotfish are one of those fish that we identified with when we first started scuba diving. The males are a brilliant green colour with yellow and pink accents. They munch away with strong beak like jaws on algae on … Continue reading →

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Creature of the Day – Christmas Tree Worm

Posted on July 16, 2021 by debbie

Latin is so interesting……the Latin name for the Christmas Tree Worm is Spirobranchus Giganteus. Spirobranchus is so fitting for these little guys. Look at the cool spirals on this fellow! These worms are found on hard corals and have a … Continue reading →

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Fish of the Day – French Angelfish

Posted on July 15, 2021 by debbie

The French Angel is one of our favourite fishes. It looks stunning, with its yellow highlights. Not as flashy as the Queen Angel, but more of a classic look. They can be as big as a dinner plate or larger … Continue reading →

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Creature of the Day – Pederson Cleaner Shrimp

Posted on July 13, 2021 by debbie

This little guy is a Pederson Cleaner Shrimp, and he loves to….clean! Fish, that is! They have brilliant blue and purple markings that makes them stand out on the reef, or in an anemone. They will set up a cleaning … Continue reading →

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Creature of the Day – Seahorse

Posted on July 12, 2021 by debbie

As we are standing at the dive site called Red Slave, a Belgian lady starts chatting with us and we find out that there is a seahorse at this dive site. It is in 4 m of water on the … Continue reading →

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Creature of the Day – Lettuce Sea Slug

Posted on July 11, 2021 by debbie

The Latin name for the Lettuce Sea Slug is Elysia Crispata, a much nice sounding moniker. This tiny critter looks like a bunch of lettuce, thus the name. I always thought it was a nudibranch, but, in fact, it is … Continue reading →

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Fish of the Day – Spotted Drum

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The Spotted Drum is found all across the Caribbean Sea. During the day it swims in patterns under a ledge, sticking to one area. At night, it will leave the ledge to feed on worms and crustaceans. The juveniles have … Continue reading →

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First Dive

Posted on July 9, 2021 by debbie

The last time we went scuba diving was October 1, 2019. It was in Lembeh, Indonesia and it was muck diving. Every diver needs to experience muck diving as the creatures encounter are sometimes beyond explanation. I have great memories … Continue reading →

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One Week Out and Counting

Posted on July 2, 2021 by debbie

We are a week out from flying the coop. I, all of a sudden, feel unprepared. We haven’t travelled internationally for 19 months and I am not sure I remember what and how to pack. And that is why we … Continue reading →

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