Sea Hare Photos

Here is a collection of Sea Hare photo resources, most of which include scientific and associated common names and often some brief notes with them. Sea Hares produce a purple ink from red algae when disturbed.

Francene's Sea Hare
Francene Sargeant's photo of her Sea Hare, submitted for entry in an About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.

Eared Sea Hare
A photo of the Eared Sea Hare (Dolabella auricularia) by Keoki & Yuko Stender.

Eyed Sea Hare
Photo of the Eyed Sea Hare (Aplysia oculifera) by Keoki & Yuko Stender. The Eyed Sea Hare is green with white mottling and white dots ringed with black. It is rare, found under stones in shallow water.

Small Sea Hare
A photo of the Small Sea Hare (Aplysia parvula) by Keoki & Yuko Stender. The Sea Hare is brown to black in color, with light margins. It is less than 1 inch and may be abundant on seaweeds.

White - Speckled Sea Hare
Photo of the White-Speckled Sea Hare (Aplysia dactylomela) by Keoki & Yuko Stender. This Sea Hare is brown with cloudy white markings and large black rings. It attains 8 inches in length and is common on shallow reef flats.

Pictures of Saltwater (Marine) Sea Hares
Sea Hare Pictures - Pictures of Saltwater (Marine) Sea Hares.

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