I saw 4 of the little darlings today:
Yes, it really was in there. Before I was ready to snap a photo, I saw it slink down into its den...The lines in the water are bits of sand, moving with the current.
#2, I think.
Showing a bit of siphon.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lDU_GBroxgA7442Ii_CBACqvYDL-b7Srl3eDd8vhgx7H8YJd5mYFCxs9Mb8iux9wzluaB-Ehzg5eyrl9oVOUCe83VRDIq5NrcSfXLEKYDtfIHfyC0soplmGEOM2gyxiRL-H6jGeXN7Y/s320/he%2527e+2+darker.jpg)
The color changes are so amazingly quick.
Another hider.
And #3, the smallest and most well hidden. I had to look very carefully to tell what it was.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbyXutCxCXl6mLQ7VJF8Pu6iNPw9G5xiqZPpWUEE1gwtnXUwAdossi_ZI2SvMNXv4h7ROnYGQ3sH-xzZvCKibVflHz4XP0kJJxRUyebqi0EjAB4IV8iOlyK76XfR_ynCblWrrSlBOng4/s400/he%2527e+3+use.jpg)
This was in the deeper part, so it was harder to get close. I think the octopus probably liked it that way.
I think this is #4. It is surprising how hard it is to keep track. My personal record in octo-sightings is 24 at Hanauma Bay in one swim. The Ranger said: Are you sure you aren't just seeing the same one over and over again?!!! Oh those of little faith!
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Farewell for a while, you 8 legged astounding creatures!
And of course, I had to say goodbye to other of my frequent "pals":![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cVIquAW5Sgv6Ca1u5D88J5ZD2WppQJ2RxupEMzdMb92qk7ryLvnPih1Ej18lUzT0VT-qtTUZGHOdROIiJI-J6JYTEfS9ldCsl1ObOcryRMnV43sLiBQ0GFN-UEMlOb-5jxxRStk4iCU/s320/3+seals+again.jpg)
The 3rd seal was looking up. I believe these were all males...
Banded snake eel surprised me! If you like, look up zebra moray, to compare and contrast.
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Brighteye Chromis. Love these tiny, fast fish.
A Cornet and some Needlefish. Interesting how they are so similar, yet different in physical appearance and behavior.
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Awwww. A cute juvenile tang.
More Needlefish
Pencil Urchin. Taken with the microscope feature on my Olympus TG4 camera. Yay, Olympus!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTIgBLCOJ8839kej6LMeaO4uaY6aLY8VYIphrc21aWrN9l3iXMhfttI4Pef9RFGZ4SVF7mZCGfVtWry86TQmqPKq-qCpMqhIjFhKP03DZChgAsTieoSSAbUixyHmkyS6QBuK4sqAHiw4/s320/pencils.jpg)
When it's this deep, you can see the pinktail cavorting and trying to avoid my camera activities.
This one kept scratching his belly. I would too, if I were lying in sand. That stuff can be very itchy.
Younger Pinktail.
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One of the many reasons not to walk on the bottom: Wana. Anal sac is visible.
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The reason this eel is called the Whitemouth Moray!
A very enjoyable swim. At least until the Bottom Walkers arrived. Can't give them all a lecture. I did have nice chats with two visitors, one of whom was from Vermont. She noted they were very happy to be here. No doubt!
I must say I am very grateful to God for His marvelous ocean creations. It has been a good run on Kauai again. I hope and pray to see many more marvelous creatures in our new locale.
OOPS! Almost forgot today's mystery sighting: It's a Cone Shell, covered in sea gunk (a technical term.) But are those eyes? And if so, are they the eyes of the shell?!
Sometimes, things remain a mystery. That's what makes it interesting.
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