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Old 20-09-06, 04:41 PM
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Can anyone tell me what this brown thing is? I have seen it on a few dives, but can not work out what it is.

I have seen it between 20-30m on wall dives. It seams to occur sparely throughout the dive, perhaps two or three on a 30 min dive. It is approx 6-10 cm tall.

When prodded (gently) it is very firm and rigid.

seen while diving in sound of mull, and north of skye.

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Old 20-09-06, 08:12 PM
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Looks like a sponge you have there, Neil - they're not all soft and spongy!
Sorry I can't give you a name except 'erect branching sponge'. To identify many sponges you need a sample, an expert and a microscope ...

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