Cool Palette
Fiji also has beautiful soft coral, but I think the colors are a little different from those in Indonesia. Here is a shot from our dive trip to the Bligh Water. The darker pink soft coral, surrounded by countless pink anthers, against a backdrop of cool blue water gave the scene an overall cool feeling.
Into the Tube
Tube dwelling anemones are similar to sea anemones, but they belong to a separate subclass of anthozoans. They are solitary, and typically live buried in soft sand or sediments. They create tubes created from mucous and threads of nematocyst-like material they secrete to retreat into when disturbed. They are commonly found in many parts of the world, but you still admire them from time to time because they look so pretty swaying in the current/surge.
Beautiful Coral Triangle
Do you see a diver descending down to admire the beautiful sea fan? We saw many of these delicate beauties on our last dive trip to Indonesia. The beauty and biodiversity of the Coral Triangle are simply amazing.
Let's Do Our Part to Protect the Ocean
A beautiful rocky reef of Anacapa Island. Happy Earth Day from Southern California! Last year, the Ocean Safari staff pledged to minimize waste by bringing our own reusable dishware on our boat trips and other outdoor activities. This year, we are asking the divers who come on our dive trips to join our efforts. It may not sound like a big thing, but we all know that small actions taken on a consistent basis will add up to make a difference.
California's Underwater Giants
Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is the largest of the world’s marine algae species. It can grow over 12 inches per day, and can reach a height of over 100 feet. Along the Southern California coast, it often grows in dense patches and forms “kelp forests.” There is nothing quite like swimming through this underwater forest and watching the sunlight filtering in through the canopy. Come dive with us. Let’s explore the majestic kelp forest together!
