DSC_ 6738 'Sea daisy' Colonial ascidian (Botryllus schlosseri) exposed at low spring tide. Forms flat slimey sheets 3 mm thick, with distinguishing circular zooid systems around common exhalent apertures. Encrusts a variety of surfaces, and is very common in ports and harbours throughout New Zealand. Quarantine Point, Otago Peninsula
P_1010021 Australian droplet tunicate (Eudistoma elongatuma) a biosecurity risk for aquaculture, particularly oyster farms. Found toward low tide attached to shells and rocks along channel margins. Snell's Beach
P_1230143 Common triplefin (Forsterygion lapillum) male in rock pool. Most common shallower than 5m in semi-sheltered locations, and usually found in rock pools. Goose Bay, Kaikoura Coast *
