Star of the show?

  

A beautiful nudibranch for you -- Colorful Dirona (Dirona picta) photographed by Eric a few days ago.  I love the green and blue highlights!  [You can click on the image for a larger version.]

P.S.  I'm not sure about the meaning of the name Dirona?  I read that the first part of the word might refer to the Welsh sêr , or "star," hence the name of this post (but more naming research would be needed!).

So green!

  

We've been doing intertidal surveys this week, but last night we had a few minutes to look around a bit more.  It was exciting to find a few beautiful green sculpins near some surfgrass.  I'm always grateful for these sightings.  Even when we're not out there, it's nice to imagine these amazing fish in the tidepools under the moonlight.

P.S.  Thanks for the great photo, Eric!