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.
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
We can hear the bull shark is very dangerous because of attacks near La Réunion island.
However, tens of them are living at 600 feet from the famous beach of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. And there are no attacks.
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!
