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Oonasdivers’ Mark Webster Wins Big at 2014’s Nudibranch Photo Competition

Mark Webster, who has been running successful Underwater Photo Workshops for Oonasdivers for many years, has added to his many photo achievements by not only winning this year’s Nudibranch competition, but also by being the competition’s runner up.
The winner, runner up and highly commended entries are the first, second and third placed images as voted and discussed by the competition’s judging panel of Alex Mustard, Constantinos Petrinos and Bernard Picton.
Here are the details:
UK Winner: Mark Webster
Species: Favorinus branchialis with eggs.
Location: St Anthony’s Head, Falmouth Bay, Cornwall, UK.
Judge’s Notes: A fascinating behaviour image of this nudibranch laying its eggs within the egg mass of a larger species. According to judge Bernard Picton, this colouration is very unusual for this species in the British Isles, being more typical of the Mediterranean, and this photo may be evidence of this colour variety starting to extend its distribution more northwards.
UK Runner Up: Mark Webster
Species: Polycera quadrilineata.
Location: Minack Reef, Porthcurno Bay, Cornwall, UK.
Judge’s Notes: An image that captures a fantastic event, an explosion of numbers of this species, with far too many individuals to count within the frame, more than we’ve ever seen before in a shot! We particularly like how the photographer has composed the image with the line of feasting nudis on a diagonal and the ungrazed seamat above them and the stripped leaf below. Shows how great nudibranch diving can be in the UK.
To view the full British Nudibranch Winners Gallery, click here.
Join Mark Webster for his next Red Sea Photo Workshop with Oonasdivers on 12th – 19th October 2014 aboard M.Y. Juliet. For more information on the trip, click here.
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Get up to £100pp off Red Sea Resorts and Liveaboards with Regaldive

Regaldive welcomes thousands of divers to the Red Sea each year, drawn by its warm climate, stunning scenery, and exceptional marine biodiversity. With over 200 species of hard and soft corals, plus a variety of world-class diving experiences—including dramatic walls, drop-offs, wrecks, and deep blue canyons—the Red Sea remains a premier diving destination.
This February, divers can explore the Red Sea for less, with savings of up to £100 per person on holidays over £1,200 per person and £75 per person on holidays over £750 per person. Simply make a new Red Sea resort or liveaboard booking by 24 February 2025 to take advantage of this special offer.
Discover some of the top Red Sea diving locations and liveaboards below, and when you’re ready to book, use code RSFEB25 at the time of enquiry to claim your discount. For full details and terms and conditions, visit Regaldive’s offer page here.
For more information about Regaldive and the dive getaways they offer, visit www.regal-diving.co.uk.
Gear News
Introducing the RF-40 Fins from DYNAMICNORD

With the sporty RF-40 open-heel fin by DYNAMICNORD, you enjoy maximum effectiveness and fun. The innovative design guarantees ease and power – exactly what every diver wants.
Designed and engineered in Germany. Made in Europe.
The RF-40 open-heel fin delivers. Its harder blade will especially delight sporty divers.
The powerful blade of the RF-40 fin and its dynamic design with innovative water channels allow to perform both technical and recreational kicks with maximum propulsion. The power is efficiently transmitted from the foot pocket and sole to the blade for outstanding kick stability and manoeuvrability. With the RF-40 fin, sporty divers are guaranteed to have a blast underwater.
The foot pocket of the open-heel fin is comfortable, and the smart bungee strap enables to make small length adjustments without using any tools. This way, the fin can be used with neoprene boots or with a drysuit. The heel pad has a large finger loop that is easy to grasp even when wearing gloves, making donning and doffing the fin a breeze.
The RF-40 fins are available from DYNAMICNORD dealers in six great colours.
Recommended sales price: £127.00
Sizes: M-XL
Colours: Blue, grey, orange, purple, red, yellow
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
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