Nudibranch

About Nudibranch

Colorful sea slugs

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky substrates, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms in all oceans
• Diet: Sponges, hydroids, anemones, barnacles, and other nudibranchs (species-specific)
• Best season: Year-round, most diverse in Indo-Pacific

Fun Facts

Some nudibranchs eat jellyfish stinging cells and use them for their own defence,They breathe through feathery gills on their backs,All nudibranchs are hermaphrodites,New species are discovered almost every year

Diving Tips

Slow down and look closely at reef surfaces, especially sponges and hydroids. A magnifying glass or macro lens reveals incredible detail.