Folly Cove 10-11

[Cecil]

We got down to Folly on Sunday and did the left side. Not a long dive as we were still diving wet and I got cold. The vis was only 6-8', temp around 55 degrees at depth. We never got below the thremacline. But there were lots of neat critters, it started with a friendly Sea Raven that escorted us the entire dive. We saw three different Sea Ravens, three Rock Gunnels and three baby Sea Raven but the prize was a Pipefish. Here's some shots.

 

[DepthCharge]

We got down to Folly on Sunday and did the left side. Not a long dive as we were still diving wet and I got cold. The vis was only 6-8', temp around 55 degrees at depth. We never got below the thremacline. But there were lots of neat critters, it started with a friendly Sea Raven that escorted us the entire dive. We saw three different Sea Ravens, three Rock Gunnels and three baby Sea Raven but the prize was a Pipefish. Here's some shots.

Actually the fish you have labeled as baby Sea Raven is actually a sculpin.

 

[reefseal]

Actually the fish you have labeled as baby Sea Raven is actually a sculpin.

You sure?? I thought Sculpin had big heads

 

[vaq]

Grubby?

 

[Cecil]

I have to agree, baby Sculpin.

 

[Cecil]

Link

http://www4.samford.edu/schools/artsci/biology/zoology/vertzoo-05s/photos/banded-sculpin.jpg

 

[fencingfish]

Sculpin, Grubby, and Sea Raven are all closely related. What you saw was a grubby, we saw the same pink-spotted grubby that you guys did. We were also diving Folly on Sunday and probably saw each other on the beach or in the water.
Happy diving!

 

[Cecil]

GrubbyWell who knew.