Sea Hare in the Rock Pools

[Mad Aussie]

We found these two little guys in the rock pools at Coolum beach. They are Sea hares and are related to Mollusks and Octopuses.

This one was about 150mm (6 inch) ...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4745490994_5d9f81bfd7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4745491202_66543a26fa_o.jpg


And this little guy was only about 100mm (4 inch) ...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4744853329_df3b79346a_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4744853517_7c98902766_o.jpg

[Iguanasan]

Shot 2 is my favourite here as you can see him much better with the contrasting background. Nice set. :thumbup::thumbup:

[casil403]

I like #2 as well....interesting looking fella. :)

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Iggy and Casil.

They are cool little guys ... just quietly going about their business.

I know they have them in the USA waters so I'm guessing they are also in Canada as well although maybe it's too cold up there?

[Bambi]

Thanks Iggy and Casil.

They are cool little guys ... just quietly going about their business.

I know they have them in the USA waters so I'm guessing they are also in Canada as well although maybe it's too cold up there?

I worked as a research assistant in University. In one of my jobs I helped out in the oceanography lab (the professor I worked for was studying the mating habits of amphipods). Anyway, there was a tank with critters that looked a lot like these only they were a solid colour.

[Mad Aussie]

That would have been interesting work.

[Bambi]

That would have been interesting work.

oh it was. I got to do all sorts of interesting things as a research assistant :)

[Wicked Dark]

very cool. thanks for sharing these...not something a person sees every day. : )

[Mad Aussie]

You're welcome WD :)

[Hillbillygirl]

Very cool captures MA. as was said, thanks for sharing something that many of us will never have a chance to see.

[Mad Aussie]

You're also welcome HBG :)

[edG]

I'll add my voice to the thanks for allowing us a glimpse of such unique and interesting creatures

[Mad Aussie]

You're welcome Ed