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Pygmy Seahorses in Gili Air

Pygmy Seahorses in Gili Air The Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus Bargibanti) can be found off the shore of the Gili Islands! Pygmy seahorses in Gili Air are usually found at around 16-40 m and live exclusively on gorgonian corals of the genus Muricella. They have recently been spotted at Bounty Wreck, Gili Meno. These amazing creatures…

blue ring octopus in Gili Air

Blue Ring Octopus in Gili Air

Blue Ring Octopus in Gili Air Despite looking small and harmless, the blue ring octopus carries a deadly venom (tetrodotoxin) that is able to kill 26 adult humans within minutes. Their bites are tiny and often painless, meaning that many victims do not realize they have been bitten until respiratory depression and paralysis start. Obviously,…