DSC_6912 Variable nudibranch (Aphelodoris lactuosa) found in low tide zone down to 40m. It is common, but difficult to spot amongst hydroids, sponges and ascidians in semi-sheltered to exposed conditions. Occurs throughout the North, South and Stewart Islands and on the Three Kings Islands and the Chathams. Northern animals are commonly cream, with dark chocolate bands and blotches, while southern animals are often cream with a faint yellow margin. Pudding Island, Otago Harbour *
DSC_5501 Variable nudibranch (Aphelodoris lactuosa) found in low tide zone down to 40m. It is common, but difficult to spot amongst hydroids, sponges and ascidians in semi-sheltered to exposed conditions. Occurs throughout the North, South and Stewart Islands and on the Three Kings Islands and the Chathams. Northern animals are commonly cream, with dark chocolate bands and blotches, while southern animals are often white with a faint yellow margin. Goat Island, Leigh *
DSC_7473 Brown sea slug (Alloiodoris lanuginata) predator on sea squirts. Common in intertidal zone. Body feels like sandpaper. Colour variable from pale cream brown, dull reddish brown to ashen grey and rarely dark plum red. Otago Harbour
