Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Frog Fish @ Cyrene by kevin

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Thanks to Chay Hoon for spotting it! This fish still eludes my eye!

Sea Urchin @ Cyrene by kevin

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only 2 of these were seen that day

Juvenile Bat Fish @ Cyrene by Kevin

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Juvenile Batfish? Not very certain. anyone knows?
it was trapped in a pool at low tide but it shows the importance of Cyrene as a nursery for marine fishes.

Sea Cucumbers @ Cyrene by Kevin

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Saw 3 of these sea cucumber there on Friday

Common Sea Star @ Cyrene by kevin

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This is the other variety found at the sand flats ..

Knobby Sea Stars @ Cyrene by Kevin

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As usual saw lotsa knobblies at wonderful cyrene. I was less excited but it's a first sighting for some of our group! :)

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this one had alot of knobs!

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This one was large!

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This one was missing an arm but thankfully they regenerate them..