Scientific name: Jorunna funebris
Size: On average 2 inches, can reach 4.7 inches
Color: White and Black
Distinguishing feature: White with black or brown circular spots on the coat
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Jorunna funebris
Size: On average 2 inches, can reach 4.7 inches
Color: White and Black
Distinguishing feature: White with black or brown circular spots on the coat
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
This species of nudibranch can be observed day and night.
It contains a cytotoxic substance: jorumycin, which acts as a repellent and is of interest to researchers for its anti-tumor properties.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
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!
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.)