Scientific name: Thecacera Picta
Size: Maximum 0.8 inch
Color: White, black and orange
Distinguishing feature: Translucent white with some parallel black lines, orange tips
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Thecacera Picta
Size: Maximum 0.8 inch
Color: White, black and orange
Distinguishing feature: Translucent white with some parallel black lines, orange tips
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Even though this nudibranch has defensive glands, its translucent color also acts as a camouflage.
Indeed, if he lands on a red coral for example, the reflections on his skin will allow him to go unnoticed.
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.
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
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!