I'm interested in how often you dive there. The life cycle of these nudibranchs typically runs early spring thru summer. "Old Marineland" is well known as a nudi hot spot due to cold water upwelling. The Hopkins Rose nudibranchs are all gone in Laguna Beach now, probably until next spring. Their food source, a microscopic bright red bryozoan is all gone too.
Good Vid Capture! Saw a few of those myself today at Christmas Tree Cove in Palos Verdes, Ca.
Frankpro1 3 years ago
Dear Frankpro1:
I'm interested in how often you dive there. The life cycle of these nudibranchs typically runs early spring thru summer. "Old Marineland" is well known as a nudi hot spot due to cold water upwelling. The Hopkins Rose nudibranchs are all gone in Laguna Beach now, probably until next spring. Their food source, a microscopic bright red bryozoan is all gone too.
flabellina 3 years ago