Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Chek Jawa: Just One Day in May 2012

The diversity of marine creatures witnessed by participants of our guided intertidal walks at Chek Jawa in May 2012 were amazing if not star-studded. Showcased below are findings in just one such walk. Enjoy!!




A rare Spiny sea star amongst the regular sea cucumbers, sea snails, crabs and shrimps...


Knobbly sea star...


Biscuit sea star...


Brittle star...


Feather star...


Common sea star...


And an A-list must-see Seahorse...


Besides the usual Flathead and Catfish, we found a Toadfish...


Delicate and graceful dancers of the sea... a Blue Dragon and a Black-margined Glossodoris nudibranch and a sea hare...




And our harmless armoured friends... Horseshoe Crabs that always delight participants...


And a baby squid adding a change of colours that wows everyone without fail...


Last but not least, a piece of heaven on earth in the gentle light of dawn.


How wonderful wonderful our world is, don't you agree?



And as for me, a sea squirt that I have not seen before...


Thank you, Chek Jawa : )