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Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Qld

Started Jul 6, 2019 | Discussions
Chris Kippax
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Here are a few shots of some of the Nudibranch species that are found on the Sunshine Coast Qld Australia. Over 800 species have been recorded in just the Sunshine Coast.

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daveco2
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Re: Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Qld

Stunning shots.  Where on the coast did you take them and under what conditions?  Are nudis rare or prolific in the area?

Thanks

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Very nice.

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Awesome shots!!! Thanks for sharing!

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Chris Kippax
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Re: Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Qld

Hi Dave

These are all shot in The Mooloolah River or the Moololaba local reef's.

Shot under a variety of conditions. 2 M visibility to 20M visibility, mostly always with some surge or current.

The Sunshine Coast is an excellent spot for Nudibranchs. Visit Nudibranch central on Facebook or www.nudibranch.com.au for more information on Sunshine Coast Nudibranch's.

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Great shots. No 3 is simply stunning. Great composition and very interesting species.

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Thanks J

Number 3 is a Phyllodesmium undulatum

it is found on the gorgonian fan it feeds on. Every time I see one of these fans I always check it for these critters. Such a fantastical creature.

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This Glaucus atlanticus was found on Saturday washed up on the beach flats after the recent wild weather.

Another gorgeous species from the Sunshine Coast.

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Beautiful shots! Nudi's are among my favorite things to find beneath the waves. That and Boxfish

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Chris Kippax
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A few more to add

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Gorgeous.  Expertly done, as all the others.

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Thanks Dave

Appreciate the kind words

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Unidentia Sp01

this is an undescribed species found on yesterday’s dive on the Sunshine Coast Qld

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Chris,

Excellent composition and lighting.  This looks like a different (and interesting) view of #5 of your original post.  Do you do any post-processing?

With nothing much else to do here, I've been checking into future dive trips.

Thinking that Au may open more reliably than most Asian sites, sooner than later, I located Scuba World on the Mooloolah river; but they're not expecting to reopen for another year.  Do you know them?  Are there any other dive sites you would recommend in the area accessible with a little land travel and then by beach or boat? Are there any topside tourist sites in the area?

Thanks for any information.

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Chris Kippax
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Hi Dave

They are both similar but different species.

They are aeoilids so both have similar body composition.

As far as travel, where are you located?

The sunshine coast has the HMAS Brisbane and the shore dives in the Mollolah River are not guided. We just go with a buddy or two.

Have you ever been to Lady Elliott island?

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A few more to add

1. Rose spindle cowrie

2.Goniobranchus collingwoodi

3. Phylinopsis speciosa

4. Unidentia sp01

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Re: Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Qld

Stunning, as usual.

From a recent dive?

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