20/02/2022
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this planktonic organism?
Spotted near the surface, about 500m from shore, in the Saronic gulf. Not larger than 1cm in diameter and appearing compact - holding its shape even when stiring the water around it. Haven't seen anything similar before, so I do not know what I am looking at.. . As always all suggestions are appreciated .
01/01/2022
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this bioluminescent planktonic species?
When I accidentaly stired the water and sent it spinning, this organism started to produce bioluminescense. I let the brightness dimm and repeated with the same results. As you can see, it appears to have a long feeding tentacle with a single row of lures. This was probably retracted when it was disturbed.
25/12/2021
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this physonect? Agalma, Nanomia or other?
Spotted a number of these siphonophores In the middle of a planktonic bloom, composed mainly of numerous pelagia noctiluca, pteropods, a limited number of sapphirinas and a few ctenophora.
15/11/2021
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this planktonic organism?
Spotted near the surface, about 500m from shore, in the Saronic gulf. Haven't seen anything simmilar before, so I do not know if I am looking at a bunch of eggs or a pyrosoma colony. As always all suggestions are appreciated.
24/05/2021
Création de sujet :
Can you pinpoint this ray species?
Spotted foraging in the shallows of Kalamos beach, Evia island, Greece (Aegean sea). Appears to be a juvenile (disc diameter about 20cm). In this shot it is surrounded by pieces of broken and decaying poseidonia seagrass.
05/05/2021
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this zooplankton?
Spotted this solitary individual while snorkelling in Saronida (Attica coastline - Saronic gulf. Size is about 1cm in length. First time I ever encounter this stunning geometry, any suggestions are welcome!
14/03/2021
Création de sujet :
Solmaris narcomedusae (i think) - Can you identify the species?
Spotted 3-4 individuals while snorkelling in Saronida (Attica coastline - Saronic gulf. Size is just 1-2 cm in diameter. Since it's the first time I notice this particular species in the area, any suggestions are welcome!
25/02/2021
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this jelly?
Spotted while snorkelling in Saronida (Attica coastline - Saronic gulf) and shot with Olympus TG4. I fired the flash to illuminate since it was almost completely transparent. Has a tiny isopod hitchhiker. Bell is just 4 or 5 cm in diameter.
Trad. auto :
Repéré en snorkeling à Saronida (littoral attique - golfe Saronique) et photographié avec Olympus TG4. J'ai déclenché le flash pour éclairer car il était presque complètement transparent. Il y a un petit isopode auto-stoppeur.
La cloche mesure seulement 4 ou 5 cm de diamètre.
07/02/2021
Création de sujet :
Scorpaenidae or triglidae larva?
Spotted this solitary little larva near a small islet, next to the shore of Saronida (Saronic gulf, Aegean Sea). About 1cm in length and swimming close to the surface. Would really appreciate any suggestions!
23/12/2020
Création de sujet :
Can you identify this shrimp?
In the middle of a planktonic bloom, composed mainly of numerous pelagia noctiluca, oceania armata, sapphirinas and various ctenophora
01/04/2020
Création de sujet :
Amphipod or copepod?
Found a pair of these hitchhikers on a leucothea multicornis ctenophore and this is the best macro I could come up with my Olympus TG4 compact.. Would really appreciate any suggestions to the species!
