Foray into the Forgotten Islands

I'm excited for my next big adventure.  This quarter is going to be a LOT of traveling.

My first trip of this quarter is to Indonesia, the Forgotten Islands.  Graham Abbott organized it.

I did a Google Earth to see where we are going:

https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1KFWRqOiglLzqe0gp_vcRMfSNuiM1oSm5?usp=sharing

Here is what Graham shared about this exploratory trip:

This is going to be different than the nudi, macro focused trips I've been used to.  It's going to be some larger subjects and more adventure than usual.  I packed my Go Pro along with my regular macro setup.

I have been quieter than usual recently in preparation for this trip and the ones after it.  I feel like I am overthinking a lot of things.  Especially about my gear.  I just hope I don't have any issues.

I've worked hard on my Alor Nudi ID book.  I think I only have like 40 species to go.  It will be interesting to see if I find any new ones on this trip.  Really we are only in Alor for two dives on the last day.

Nudi Naming

I thought this was an interesting article about naming nudis: 

https://opistobranquis.info/en/taxonomia-dels-nudibranquis-quan-esta-justificat-canviar-un-nom/

Understanding Nudibranchs and Other Sea Slugs

David Mullins is coming out with a new book!  This is so exciting!

https://book.nudibranchdomain.org/product/understanding-nudibranchs-and-other-sea-slugs/

A joint position paper by 26 sea slug taxonomists

An interesting article about Guidelines for the Taxonomy of Nudibranchs:

https://en.seaslug.world/blog/stable-taxonomy-guidelines-2026

Some intel about Terry:

https://en.seaslug.world/blog/terry-gosliner

The Smallest Mollusk Museum

I came across this podcast today:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-the-smallest-mollusk-museum

Super Fun!  I need to visit it someday.

Halloween Costume Nudi

I need a really good Halloween Costume this year.  Should I get this?

https://www.anacosplayone.com/products/sea-slug-onesie

I could also wear it for SlugFest 2027... but it would be REALLY hot!

Steinbeck Slug Sentences

This came across my feed today:

https://slugsite.us/bow2007/nudwk1442.htm

In the book Cannery Row, Steinbeck mentions nudibranchs twice in the first 27 pages.  So cool.  

I guess I need to read that book now.