This image was taken in the Sea of Cortez and shows a vibrant yellow seahorse clinging to some seaweed near the ocean floor. The seahorse is vertically oriented, with its curled tail wrapped around some vegetation. It has a bony, ridged body and a distinctive long snout, with its small fin visible on its back. The background is a striking green due to the sunlight filtering through the water and the presence of microscopic algae, giving the whole scene a lush, ethereal quality. Surrounding the seahorse are various types of marine flora—green, brown, and purplish seaweeds and encrusting organisms. Identification: The seahorse in the image a Pacific seahorse (Hippocampus ingens), the only seahorse species found along the eastern Pacific coastline, including the Sea of Cortez and is on the International Union of Concerned Scientists Red List (Threatened)

Sea of Cortez on a day of terrible Vis (sometimes less than 3’) Pacific seahorse (Hippocampus ingens), a Threatened Species.

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This underwater image showcases a small, vibrant sea slug crawling over a rock. Its body is predominantly purple with intricate white, blue, and light green patterns that look almost like fine lace or mosaic tiles. Along the edges of its mantle (the “skirt” of its body), there is a delicate white ruffled border tinged with bluish hues. It has two upright, cone-shaped rhinophores (sensory organs) at the front, marked with light bands, and a gill plume toward the rear that appears feathery and semi-transparent. The overall look is delicate, almost ethereal, and glows slightly under the water lighting. 📸 Photo credit: © Gregory Rothman 2025

Goniobranchus geometricus Nudibranch. Contrary to popular belief, they don’t taste like Welch’s Grape Juice.

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