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| Hooded nudibranch [Drew Collins] |
Hooded nudibranch Melibe leonina
The Hooded nudibranch looks like a jellyfish but is actually a sea slug.
They can grow to be about 3 to 4 inches long and are characterized by
an imposing hood which is lined with inward-facing, short tentacles. The
oral hood is used as a net to catch prey and help them to move through
the water. The hooded nudibranch can often be found living in eelgrass
meadows, a habitat that provides them with food and shelter from prey.
(Sea Doc Society)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
146 PM PDT Wed Oct 14 2026
THU E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds.
THU NIGHT E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.
THU E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds.
THU NIGHT E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.
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