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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

July was also when we started seeing White Lined Dirona again! 📍Seacrest Cove 3 #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

July is Thick horned Nudibranch Season in the PNW. Here are some fine specimens! Also, I'm working on black background photos! 📍Seacrest Cove 3 #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You are what you eat. This Thick Horned Nudibranch's cerata are filled to the brim with the brown algae it's been munching on. Also, look at how tiny it is - Barnacle for scale! 📍Seacrest Cove 3 #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Leapard nudis have been historically hard to meter for, for me. Enjoy this little floofy booty in perfect focus! 📍Seacrest Cove 3 #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Finally seeing the hibernation light at the end of an insane summer and was able to find a few hours to edit some photos I've managed to take on the few fun dives I've been on since getting back from traveling! To begin, please enjoy this portrait of a crab! 📍Seacrest Cove 3 #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And now for something slightly different - top-side photos! While I prefer underwater photos, capturing the people of Hanoi was very fun! 📍Hanoi, Vietnam with @cowcat #life #topsidephotography

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

More Marbled Shrimp (Saron_marmoratus)! This is a female, as evidenced by it's very large tufts of setae (aka... hairy legs)! 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hydroids for scale. This tiny moray was the perfect model to show that the Maldives isn't just for the big critters! 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Indian Feather Duster Worm (Sabellastarte spectabilis) is native to tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific but has spread to other parts of the world, reaching into the Gulf of Mexico and Hawaii. I've seen a lot of feather duster worms in my time, but it might be the prettiest! #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A new-to-me Nudi (Moridilla brockii) very quickly disappeared into the reef after being blasted with my strobes on a night dive. 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Peek-a-boo. Tiny reef fish (Anthias and Dascyllus, I think) peer out from the safety of the coral. 📍Maldives #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The color variances of the Peacock Mantis Shrimp in the Maldives were simply stunning. I've never seen the peachy variety before! 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A little small furry coral crab (Cymo species, likely Cymo melanodactylus or Cymo quadrilobatus) is nestled deep within the branches and polyps of a stony coral colony (Pocillopora) 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I thought this little guy was a Snapper, but turns out its a Sabre Squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum), which happens to be the largest in its range. 📍Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This guys was HUGE and stands out perfectly on the rust of the shipwreck I found it on. 📍Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This might be the best Pipe Horse photo I've ever taken, though the colors are oddly Christmas-ey. 📍Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Meet the Bluestriped fangblenny, a mimic of juvenile bluestreak cleaner wrasse who serve as cleaners to larger host fish, which attend to have ectoparasites removed. The fangblenny does no cleaning, but bites the host fish and leaves. Cute little jerks, non-the-less. 📍Maldives #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A different Emo Nemo with an equally stunning home as the one I posted a few days ago! Still, with those chompers! She's such a tough girl! 📍Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Toward the end of the trip, I started noticing these perfectly transparent shrimp hiding on the underside of the anemones. Damn near impossible to photograph, I was shocked to see this one somewhat in focus, let alone on eggs! 📍Maldives #underwaterphotographer #nature #macro#marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I tend to get bored of photographing Emo Nemos like this one, but her colors amongst the Bulb-tentacle Sea Anemone is just stunning. Not to mention her little chompers! 📍Maldives #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Lined Combtooth Blenny (Ecsenius lineatus) is a species of marine fish that is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area and particularly from the eastern coast of Africa to the Philippines. They might be a little shy, but it sure is a pretty fish. #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Banded Coral Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) are some of my favorite critters to photograph underwater, mainly because their little antennae always make it such a challenge to focus on the actual shrimp! 📍Maldives 🤿 Maldives Aggressor #underwaterphotographer #nature #macro #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Velvet Snail (Coriocella hibyae) is a sea snail primarily known in the Maldives, however I happened to find this one in Thailand! It has a shell that is typically hidden under the mantle which resembles a sponge, making it a very tough spot. 📍Koh Bon, Thailand #nature #macro #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Juvenile Sweetlips are near impossible to photograph because of their flittery nature, but I manages to get a couple of this little one! Aren't it's colors and patterns incredible? 📍Koh Bon, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Both @iNaturalist and a Google Search seem to think this flatworm is a Chromodoris nudibranch but it has neither Rhinophores or a Floofy Booty! It is reassuring to know, however, that biomimicry in nature can still trick AI. 📍Koh Bon, Thailand #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Glass Shrimp (Cuapetes tenuipes) are all over the reef but are hard to photograph due to their transparency and long arms that tend to capture focus. Pretty happy with this brave one that sat with with me for a good long while! 📍Koh Tachai, Thailand #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This little crabbie looks a bit sad... maybe to have been spotted deep in it's coral hidie hole or maybe because 15 seconds of fame simply isn't enough time. Who's to know? It's a cutie regardless. 📍Richelieu Rock, Thailand #underwaterphotography #underwatercreatures #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Historically, I've had the hardest time getting photos of White Eyed Morays that were worth anything. I'm happy to say that bad streak has been broken with this muppet. 📍Richelieu Rock, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I'm fairly certain this is a Spider Crab of the Xenocarcinus genus, but 'm not 100% certain of the species. I'd liek to think it's Xenocarcinus depressus (Depressed Spider Crab) simply because it makes me laugh, but am waiting an @inaturalist ID to be sure. 📍Richelieu Rock, Thailand #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I know it was Ornate Ghost Pipefish day a few weeks ago, but the colors of this one deserve it's own post. 📍Koh Tachai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The False Cleanerfish (Aspidontus taeniatus) is a species of Combtooth Blenny that copies the behavior and appearance of a similarly colored species of cleaner wrasse. It likely mimics that species to avoid predation, as well as to bite the fins of its victims rather than eat parasites. #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I call all of these types of nudis "Wartys", but there are thousands of species that look similar. @inaturalist thinks this is the Phyllidia marindica (Nautical Phyllidia), so we'll go with that! 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A teeny tiny little nudi Phyllidiopsis xishaensis, commonly known as the Striped Phyllidiopsis next to an equally tiny barnacle for scale. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The Ringed Goniobranch (Goniobranchus annulatus). It is a Lessepsian migrant and has recently invaded the Mediterranean Sea, presumably through the Suez Canal. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Motion blur isn't something I'm typically into, but I like the crispness of the anemone with the action of the fish. What do you think? 📍Phi Phi Island #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A Porcelain Crab reaches into the water column to filter food from the current. 📍Koh Bon, Thailand #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

An ornate Ghost Pipefish hangs upside down (yep, I flipped it for this post) and hunts for critters in the sand. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The freaking star of the show at Phi Phi! I probably spent 20 minutes with this HUGE Hergada stricklandi trying to get it into frame. This things had to have been at least 6 inches long! 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you ever see me waving emphatically at a Bubble Coral, I'm trying to find an aptly named Bubble Coral Shrimp who only appear when the vibes are right. 📍Phi Phi Island, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Based on clay nudi painting, the Gem Sea Slug (Goniobranchus geminus) is an @seattledivetours staff favorite, and I can definitely see why! 📍Racha Yai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I love seeing Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) peeking out from holes in the reef. They're so majestic and weird and magical! 📍Racha Ya & Racha Noi, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This Hypselodoris pulchella (also called the Cute Risbecia, Beautiful Hypselodoris, Beautiful Gypsy Nudibranch, and Pretty Risbecia) deserves the spotlight! 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A beautiful species from the Genus Unidentia... just not 100% which one! 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand 🤿 @rumblefishthailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Doriprismatica atromarginata or the Black-margined Nudibranch looks like a pile of very classy ribbons. 📷 @panasonic Lumix GH4 🏠 @aquaticadigital AGH4 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand 🤿 @rumblefishthailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Not the best photos, but these Crinoid Squat Lobsters are also quite hard to shoot without a helper. I really like seeing the Crinoid mouth in the first one. 📍Koh Doc Mai, Thailand #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A big green Moray eel gets cleaned by a couple of very productive Cleaner Wrasse in Phuket, Thailand. #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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Alicia @scuba-licia.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The hydroids growing on top of this Scallop make it seem even more alien than it already is. 📍 Clark's Reef, Nanaimo, BC, Canada #scubagram #underwaterphotographer #underwatercreatures #nature #macrophotography #marinelife

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