Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Hard Enamel Pin
One of everyone's favorite Sea Slugs - the LEAF (Costasiella kuroshimae)! We love these little Nudis and I bet you do too. These little Sea Slugs are actually capable of a chemical process called kleptoplasty, in which they retain the chloroplasts from algae, which they eat. Absorbing these chloroplasts enables them to indirectly perform photosynthesis! This gives them a "glow" under water as they become bioluminescent.ย
25% of profits from this pin support Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting & restoring the world's oceans on a global scale and is the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation.
Pin Dimensions & Specs:
- 1.5 inches
- Hard enamel, gold-colored metal
- Double pinbacks with rubber clutches
Handmade by Alena Ebeling-Schuld from the Owl and Bear Studio
Since we both love Nudibranchs and their ocean home, my orders are shipped to you using plastic-free, recycle-able materials from Edmonds, WA. Please reuse the materials you get or recycle them! Thank you :)