A few pictures from the Hardeep

[huskychemist]

Yesterday I finally got a chance to get in the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. I hopped a boat with Aquanuts and we dove the Hardeep. Second dive the current was wicked...so plans changed a bit...but the first dive was fantastic!


Here are a couple pictures...


Probably my best critter pic of an urchin. Being a newbie, anybody help me out with an actual ID? Thanks.

From inside the Hardeep. This was my first wreck penetration...so it was kind of cool being inside. (I know...it's a very open wreck...but for me it was a first.)

And the last picture is of a nudi, genus Flabellina, I think. This picture was actually taken by one of the divemasters, Simon. He spotted the nudie, and after I took my pictures and wandered around a bit, he asked to borrow the camera to take a pic. His turned out better than mine.

Great day of diving! I can't wait for more.

Lowell

 

[Crowley]

Sea Urchin ID:

I think that one's called Brian... !

 

[Crowley]

More seriously - I think they are of a variety called Diadema (long spined) sea-urchins - with the one in your picture being a diadema needle spine urchin. They're everywhere in the gulf of thailand, particularly in pattaya waters.

Hope that helps? All comments and corrections welcome...!

 

[Arizona]

Just wait till you get to the other side and dive the Bidas! The vis is generally way better than the Gulf side.

 

[milktrayman]

I loved the Hardeep... the currents can be deceptive. nice dive though

 

[Vie]

And the last picture is of a nudi, genus Flabellina, I think.

It is a Flabellina rubrolineata.

 

[h90]

how are the Aquanuts?
I think to go with real-divers....