Scientific name: Xestospongia muta
Size: Up to 78 high, 39 to 78 inches in diameter
Color: Red brown
Distinguishing feature: Barrel shape, hard, brown to red. Pleated exterior and smooth interior.
Where did we see it: Mexico
Scientific name: Xestospongia muta
Size: Up to 78 high, 39 to 78 inches in diameter
Color: Red brown
Distinguishing feature: Barrel shape, hard, brown to red. Pleated exterior and smooth interior.
Where did we see it: Mexico
It is the largest species of sponge present in the Caribbean.
This animal (yes sponges are animals) feeds by filtering the particles present in the water.
In April, these sponges "smoke". These are the releases of spermatozoa by male individuals.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!