Maldives 2009, Ellaidhoo: Photos 9

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Diving 6

Starfish, and reeftop fish.

The common Noduled sea star (Fromia nodosa) at Kanduludhoo Thila.

The common Noduled sea star (Fromia nodosa) at Kanduludhoo Thila.  (278k)

The common Multi-pore sea star (Linckia multifora) at Maaya Thila.

The common Multi-pore sea star (Linckia multifora) at Maaya Thila.  (311k)

Granulated sea star (Choriaster granulatus) at Fish Head.

Granulated sea star (Choriaster granulatus) at Fish Head. (319k)

Schmedelian pin-cushion sea star (Culcita schmedeliana) at Orimas Thila.

Schmedelian pin-cushion sea star (Culcita schmedeliana) at Orimas Thila.  (296k)

...and another one just a few meters away shows how much they vary in colour.   

...and another one just a few meters away shows how much they vary in colour. � (219k)

Another one at Orimas Thila shows more colour variation.

Another one at Orimas Thila shows more colour variation.   (229k)

View across the healthy reeftop at Kandulodhoo Thila.

View across the healthy reeftop at Kandulodhoo Thila.  (331k)

Slender Grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus), also at Kandulodhoo Thila.

Slender Grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus), also at Kandulodhoo Thila.  (221k)

Yellowfin Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonotus) at Kandulodhoo Thila.

Yellowfin Fusiliers (Caesio xanthonotus) at Kandulodhoo Thila. � (163k)

Colourful, healthy coral growth at Kandulodhoo Thila.

Colourful, healthy coral growth at Kandulodhoo Thila.  (247k)

Maldives Anemonefish or Black-footed Clownfish (Amphiprion nigripes) on the reeftop next to Fesdu Wreck.

Maldives Anemonefish or Black-footed Clownfish (Amphiprion nigripes) on the reeftop next to Fesdu Wreck.  (269k)

...and nearby is a Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii).

...and nearby is a Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii).   (231k)

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