Species index
Species index
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04.10.09 As this index approaches the 400 species mark, it is getting harder and harder to find- and identify new species. I often find species that I just cannot identify. Snails and sponges are particularly hard to idnetify without lab work. However, it is only on a very rare occasion that i will collect any of the marine life that we all enjoy.
Over the last year, I have added the odd species every month or two. However, a spectacular trip to the Port Hardy area, courtesy of God's Pocket Resort, generated 18 new species for the index and pushed the count over 400. Four of the new species were found while beach combing - including the rock prickleback that seeminly lives out of water at low tide. Most of these other speices were found in and around prolific Browning Pass - a must see diving destination for all serious cold water divers.
With the addition of the rock prickleback, I removed the other four members of the prickleback family from the "other fish" page and gave them their own page. And why not - pricklebacks are cool fish and deserve their own page.
Over the last year, I have added the odd species every month or two. However, a spectacular trip to the Port Hardy area, courtesy of God's Pocket Resort, generated 18 new species for the index and pushed the count over 400. Four of the new species were found while beach combing - including the rock prickleback that seeminly lives out of water at low tide. Most of these other speices were found in and around prolific Browning Pass - a must see diving destination for all serious cold water divers.
With the addition of the rock prickleback, I removed the other four members of the prickleback family from the "other fish" page and gave them their own page. And why not - pricklebacks are cool fish and deserve their own page.
This index contains photographs and identification of more than 300 species that you may encounter when diving Washington or British Columbian waters.
This identification index is organized by commonly family name. If there are more than three species in a particular family, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of this window and allow you to scroll down the page. You can also click on any of the images to see a larger image of the species. For the viewer to work properly, please let all thumbnail images on the page load before enlarging an image.
The information presented for each species is based upon my limited knowledge, which is by no means comprehensive or complete. The ID characteristics listed are the physical clues that I use to determine the species in this area. I will continue to add to this index as photo opportunities arise.
This identification index is organized by commonly family name. If there are more than three species in a particular family, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of this window and allow you to scroll down the page. You can also click on any of the images to see a larger image of the species. For the viewer to work properly, please let all thumbnail images on the page load before enlarging an image.
The information presented for each species is based upon my limited knowledge, which is by no means comprehensive or complete. The ID characteristics listed are the physical clues that I use to determine the species in this area. I will continue to add to this index as photo opportunities arise.