A little surprising, but Abby observed this Hopkins' Rose nudibranch (Okenia rosacea) near Dillon Beach on 16 July 2022. The last time this species appeared in this area was during the marine heatwaves of 2014-2016. With seawater temperatures so cold this year, I wouldn't have had this nudibranch on my radar, but so it goes! If you come across this species this year, I'd love to hear about any additional sightings.
And here's another nice nudibranch sighting: Eric spotted this gorgeous Diamondback Tritonia (Tritonia festiva) this past weekend:
With many thanks to Abby and Eric for sharing their great photos!
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