On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:51:28 -0500, M. Bevelhimer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Nice pics Huw!  Thanks for sharing. Two questions:

Thanks Mark -

>1) What's the name of the stalky coral(?) in pic #4?
>and

They are Sea Tulips - sponges, I think...?

>2) What's that thing in pic #7 and what planet did it come from?!  What
>kind of size are we talking about?

Some kind of jelly - the first time I'd seen one, but there were heaps of
them about.  About 5-6 inches long, and quite soft, unlike the usual thimble
or moon jellies which have a bit of bulk.

http://www.huwporter.com/gallery/dives041201/natsuko_jelly.jpg

Cheers,
Huw
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