Wakatobi Pygmy Full House!

After the recent discovery of a brown (likely Pontohi) pygmy here at Wakatobi I have seen all four species.  In fact all four can be seen at one site!  Denise's, Bargibant's, White and Brown.

Pygmy Seahorse Publication in Coral Reefs

My publication 'Mating and birth of Denise's Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus denise) observed in the wild' has been published in the hard copy of Coral Reefs Journal.  The reference for this is:

Smith R.E. & Tibbetts I.R.  (2008).  Mating and birth of Denise's pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus denise) observed in the wild.  Coral Reefs 27 (3), 617.

Back at Wakatobi

I am back at Wakatobi Resort and have found a new family of pygmy seahorses which I will be observing.  The individual on the right is an amazing colour form of Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) which I have never seen before. It was living alone on a site named Kollo Soha.

'Patterns of Diversity' Article in Sport Diving Magazine

My article entitled 'Patterns of Diversity' has been published in the new issue (129) of Sport Diving Magazine which is available throughout Australasia.  It explores the biodiversity of tropical reefs and the reasons for the patterns found across the world.  I find this subject fascinating and I hope you do too!

Lembeh Images Uploaded

I have posted images from a recently short trip to Lembeh.  Some highlights were a multitude of Ambon scorpionfish, an apparently undescribed nocturnal octopus, Lembeh velvetfish and a host of ghost pipefishes (Ornate, Robust, Delicate, and Rough Snout).  We stayed at NAD which was excellent in terms of accommodation, guides, food and price.

The Great Barrier Reef

Just a note to let you know the pictures from my recent trip up to the reef will be posted soon.  We had some great dives and it was interesting to see a reef without much fishing pressure.  I was also really pleased to find a hairy ghost pipefish at one site.  I've never seen one of these before so that was really brilliant!

Images from Paradise Dancer

Just a quick one to let you all know that I have posted the images from my recent trip aboard the Paradise Dancer.  She sailed, for her maiden voyage, out of Manado and visited Bunaken, Lembeh and the northern islands.  She is an excellent boat and we had some great dives.  Check out the pictures at www.OceanRealmImages.com/gallery