Pic o’ the Week: Lions Mane Nudie

Lions mane nudibranch {Melibe leonina} © Bruce Sudweeks "Don’t get this guy confused with Lion's Mane mushroom, as these nudibranchs are probably far less tasty." "The lion's mane nudibranch (Melibe leonina), has an anatomy that is unique from other nudibranchs. Instead of a rasping tongue, it has an expandable oral hood that resembles a lion's … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Lions Mane Nudie

Pic o’ the Week: Marine Inverterbate … Pancakes

How cool are these pancakes?! Of all the ocean art out there, and ocean-related food, these are among our faves - marine invertebrate pancakes, straight from Saipancakes. Their talented creator, math-teacher-turned-Saipan-Dad Nathan Shields, needs to package these - they're waaayyyy better than Eggos.

Pic o’ the Week: Technicolor Nudibranch

Nudibranch, Papua New Guinea. Photo ©Jan Messersmith Nudibranch, nudibranch, living in the sea.Bright flashing colors say, ”Don’t eat me!”--by Erin Nash  These mollusks without shells live in seas the world over, and come in all colors - even neons. National Geographic provides some quick nudibranch facts: "There are more than 3,000 known species of nudibranch, … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Technicolor Nudibranch