NEW: The Solomon Islands
This remote, seldom-traveled country in the south western corner of the Pacific was a major WWII battleground and is considered one of the worlds most exotic dive destinations. Our experience was facilitated by the renowned live-aboard dive vessel, M.V. Bilikiki. Thirteen nights aboard ship enabled diving sites in various regions, including the Florida Islands, Mary Island, the Russell Islands and Marovo Lagoon near New Georgia Island.
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Robust Ghost Pipefish _D855041-Edit
In about 3 feet of water tucked beneath the fringe of a mangrove, this Robust Ghost Pipefish, about 4 inches long, believes it is well camouflaged beside a piece of dead seagrass. It was difficult to distinguish until lit with strobe light.
This reminds us: early in the trip we found several Velvet Ghost Pipefish and a Halimeda Ghost Pipefish (rare), but our UW camera equipment was still in Fiji. .
