Tunicata Collection

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle) (Atriolum robustum). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Goldring tunicate (Clavelina robusta) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Ascidian / Sea squirt (Ascidiacea) close-up. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Slender sapsucking slug (Thuridilla gracilis) on surface of Royal seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Aljui Bay, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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Yaeyama Blenny - with colony of Robust Sea Squirts Tunicate, Atriolum robustum - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Female Rhinocerous Triplefin - with Colonial Tunicates, Atriolum robustum - Pantai Lahar dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 09-Nov-19

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Sea Squirt covered with sponge (Porifera Phylum) - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Sea Squirt covered with tunicates - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Detail of Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas (Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Seafan / Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Painted tunicate (Clavelina picta), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Abandonded fishing gear in seagrass meadow, with red sea squirt (Halocynthia papillosa), Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Two Bakers cyclosalps -Cyclosalpa bakeri-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation

Colony Bakers cyclosalpa -cyclosalpa bakeri-, salp, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Detail of sea squirt
Detail of branching inside a sea squirt. Photographed on reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Salp colony (Cyclosalpa). Salps are tubular shaped gelatinous marine animals. Multiple individuals join together to form long colonies that feed on phytoplankton

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"Tunicata: A Vibrant World Under the Sea" Dive into the fascinating world of tunicates, also known as sea squirts, and witness the incredible interactions that take place in their vibrant ecosystem. In one captivating scene, nudibranchs called Nembrotha chamberlaini can be seen delicately feeding on these tunicates on a coral reef. The colorful nudibranchs gracefully navigate through the water, their striking patterns contrasting against the sea squirts' soft bodies. Moving to another corner of this underwater paradise, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. A red sea fan adorned with gorgonian corals stands tall amidst a cluster of light-bulb sea squirts. This intricate display showcases nature's artistry at its finest. As we explore further, our attention is drawn to a giant rock scallop encrusted with various marine organisms. Its shell serves as an anchor for life beneath the waves, providing shelter and sustenance for countless creatures. Venturing to the west coast of Scotland in July reveals an enchanting encounter with maidens salp (Thetys vagina). These ethereal beings drift effortlessly through the currents, leaving spectators in awe of their graceful movements. Traveling across continents to Puerto Galera in the Philippines unveils yet another wonder – goldring tunicate (Clavelina robusta). Their golden hues shimmer under sunlight and add a touch of elegance to this already breathtaking seascape. A closer look brings us face-to-face with Thuridilla gracilis - a slender sapsucking slug gliding along the surface of royal seasquirt. This delicate creature leaves behind trails that tell tales of its journey through this remarkable habitat. UW INDO 2022 41 and UW INDO 1906 56 capture fleeting moments frozen in time – snapshots that allow us to appreciate both beauty and fragility within this underwater realm.