Some of the divers (and critters) I met underwater.
Whidbey Island Critters
Re: Whidbey Island Critters
Keystone Jetty, May 4, 2024.
Some of the divers (and critters) I met underwater.
Some of the divers (and critters) I met underwater.
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by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Keystone Jetty, May 4, 2024.
The rest of the pixels
The rest of the pixels
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by Unknown
Re: Whidbey Island Critters
Looks like a great day at keystone
NWDC Rule #2 Pictures Or it didn't Happen
Re: Whidbey Island Critters
Langley Harbor, May 7, 2024.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
May 8, 2024
Wading through the shallow waters of Double Bluff beach.
Wading through the shallow waters of Double Bluff beach.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Double Bluff beach, May 11, 2024.
No diving was involved, I just lowered camera below the surface and employed the point & shoot option .
No diving was involved, I just lowered camera below the surface and employed the point & shoot option .
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Deception Pass, May 14, 2024 dive.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Deception Pass, May 14, 2024 dive.
The rest of pixels...
The rest of pixels...
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Keystone Jetty, May 17, 2024 dive.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Driftwood Pond #1. May 19, 2024 dive.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Driftwood Pond #1. May 19, 2024 dive.
The rest of the pixels. Moon jellies
The rest of the pixels. Moon jellies
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Holmes Harbor, May 22, 2024 dive.
In spite of bad visibility, I went to look for Sunflower stars. And I found 39 of them, very nice surprise indeed.
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In spite of bad visibility, I went to look for Sunflower stars. And I found 39 of them, very nice surprise indeed.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Holmes Harbor, May 22, 2024 dive.
And the rest of the pixels
And the rest of the pixels
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Langley Harbor, May 23, 2024
The search for Sunflower stars continues. This harbor was not as successful.
The search for Sunflower stars continues. This harbor was not as successful.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Langley Harbor, May 23, 2024 dive.
And the rest of the pixels.
And the rest of the pixels.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Driftwood Pond #2, May 27, 2024 dive.
It is always interesting to compare the two ponds, So close together and yet so different. While Pond #1 has thousands of Moon jellies, not a single one is seen in here. The microbial mats are more extensive here too...
It is always interesting to compare the two ponds, So close together and yet so different. While Pond #1 has thousands of Moon jellies, not a single one is seen in here. The microbial mats are more extensive here too...
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Driftwood Pond #2, May 27, 2024 dive.
And as always, the rest of the pixels.
Interesting observations from this dive.
1. ALL the wireweed in neighboring Pond#1 died while this pond is all healthy.
2. I found healthy adult Red rock crab. Never seen one in ponds before.
3. The numbers of White Bubble Shell slugs and their eggs are much more numerous here.
4. Not a single Moon jelly, Water jellies instead.
And as always, the rest of the pixels.
Interesting observations from this dive.
1. ALL the wireweed in neighboring Pond#1 died while this pond is all healthy.
2. I found healthy adult Red rock crab. Never seen one in ponds before.
3. The numbers of White Bubble Shell slugs and their eggs are much more numerous here.
4. Not a single Moon jelly, Water jellies instead.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Deception Pass, May 30, 2024 dive.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Deception Pass, May 30, 2024 dive.
The rest of the pixels...
The rest of the pixels...
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Double Bluff Beach, June 1, 2024.
Wading through the shallows, peeking at marine life.
Wading through the shallows, peeking at marine life.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Holmes Harbor, June 3, 2024.
Collecting Sunflower stars for science, (with permit) of course.
Collecting Sunflower stars for science, (with permit) of course.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Possession Point Fingers, June 6, 2024 dive.
Many of the Copper and Brown rockfish are gravid.
Many of the Copper and Brown rockfish are gravid.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Possession Point Fingers, June 6, 2024 dive.
Rest of pixels...
Rest of pixels...
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by UnknownRe: Whidbey Island Critters
Langley Harbor, June 7, 2024 dive.
The search for Sunflower stars continues.
The search for Sunflower stars continues.
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I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it. by Unknown
I take photos because I like it, not because I'm good at it.
by Unknown
Re: Whidbey Island Critters
Jan: I was just talking to a volunteer as Port Townsend Marine Science Center and she said Friday Harbor Labs is trying to breed a variety of sunflower star that can survive the conditins that bring on wasting. Are you familar with this effort?
-Curt
-Curt
Happy to be alive.