Sue Hollis , Nudibranch alias Sea Slug (January Theme: Blue)

This tiny little Nudibranch or sea slug is only about 3cm long and displays beautiful patterns in a diverse array of bright colors. For the uninitiated, the idea of marine slugs may bring up unpleasant images of slimy creatures oozing along the seafloor, but to underwater photographers, these small creatures are one of the oceans most interesting subjects While appealing to the human eye, the main two purposes of these nudi’s intricate patterns and bright colors are defense and camouflage.

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