Tag: uncommon animals
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Sea-not-quite slugs: Trivia, Erato, and Allies
Over the past several months, I’ve taken a deep dive into marine gastropod taxonomy. Riveting, I know, but I find that the more I know about these creatures, the more interesting they become and the more likely I am to find them while tide pooling. Particularly, I’ve recently been interested in the superfamily Velutinoidea, more commonly…
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What is the Plural of Octopus?
It’s time to settle a debate. One of the most fun creatures to see in the tide pools is an octopus. I’ve even seen two octopi (or octopuses?) nestled together. But what do you call multiple of these animals? Before we begin, I should say that both of the above terms are acceptable, and even…
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Is Dock Fouling Worth It?
Dock fouling is a cousin hobby to tide pooling and many tidepoolers can also be found searching beneath floating docks when the tide is high. If you are new and haven’t heard about dock fouling before, check out this article. A common question for amateur tidepoolers is whether dock fouling is worth their time. The…
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Is Tide Pooling at Night Worth It?
If you’re only going to read this far, the answer is yes! With the right equipment and preparation, tide pooling at night is definitely worth it. If you’re still reading, I’ll give you a fuller explanation of what I mean. Tide pooling in the dark can be frightening and dangerous. Exploring the intertidal is not…
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Pacific and Steinberg’s Corambes: California’s Most Cryptic Nudibranchs
Many nudibranchs are famous for their flashy colors and flamboyant patterns, making them some of the most beautiful creatures on the reef or in the tide pools. These sea slugs, it seems, have no issue being seen by divers, tide poolers, or prospective predators who see their bright colors as a warning of foul taste…
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