July 8, 2023 12:11 pm
Last week I had a very special delivery in the post: the second edition of Nudibranchs of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe by Picton and Morrow (available HERE amongst other (web)shops). I received a free copy because I contributed photos for two not so commonly encountered egg-eating seaslugs: Calma glaucoides and Calma gobioophaga. I was really chuffed with this, as apart from the authors, many real experts contributed photos (including Cornwall’s very own David ‘aphotomarine‘ Fenwick). Although sea slugs might seem ‘niche’ to some, they are among the prettiest and most diverse marine creatures and I am sure many divers, snorkelers and rockpoolers (and readers of this blog) will really enjoy this book (see also this review)!
The funny thing is that I have actually not taken many photos of nudibranchs at all…. I have only been serious about macro (and in the possession of strobes that actually work…) for a few years but moreover, I am not very good at finding them! This publication has really spurred me on to go look for nudibranchs and learn more about them though. What is also exciting is that I bought (secondhand) scuba kit a few weeks ago, so i will be able to go back to diving and see a wider range of things. Now if only the wind dies down!
Posted by An Bollenessor
Categories: molluscs, nudibranchs
Tags: book, Calma glaucoides, Calma gobioophaga, nudibranchs
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The two nudibranch’s pictured above, are these the pictures that were featured in the magazine?
By Stuart Davies on July 8, 2023 at 12:45 pm
yep, they made it into the book, can highly recommend it!
By An Bollenessor on July 8, 2023 at 7:42 pm
From a frustrated nudi fan, not finding many this year – really good to
see your post. Look forward to some great pics.
You mention Dave Fenwick who is an inspiration and so generous with his
pics etc. Any chance your university (mine too from years ago) could
acknowledge his contribution in some way?
Bye
Paula Ferris
Coastwise North Devon
By Paula Ferris on July 10, 2023 at 9:36 am