Scientific name: Heteractis aurora
Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches
Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside
Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.
Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Heteractis aurora
Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches
Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside
Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.
Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat
This anemone retracts into the sand if it's disturbed.
8 species of clown fish can live in this anemone.
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!
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!
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.
