THE NUDIBRANCH HAT COLLECTION ©

Nudibranchs are the paint palette of the sea--

"This shell-less mollusks, part of the sea slug family, bear some of the most fascinating shapes, sumptuous hues, and intricate patterns of any animal on Earth. There are more than 3,000 known species, and new ones are being identified almost daily. They are found throughout the world's oceans, but are most abundant in shallow, tropical waters. Their scientific name, Nudibranchia, means naked gills. Generally oblong in shape, nudibranchs can be thick or flattened, long or short, ornately colored or drab to match their surroundings. Nudibranchs derive their coloring from the food they eat, which helps in camouflage, and some even retain the foul-tasting poisons of their prey and secrete them as a defense against predators. They can grow as small as 0.25 inches (6 millimeters) or as large as 12 inches (31 centimeters) long." Before you read more interesting facts here at Animals/NatGeo/WILD, check my Nudibranch Hat Collection below and order yours. 

My hats´artistic designs are inspired by these amazing 

colorful sea creatures and each are a unique piece of art. 

"My artistic hats represent the power, beauty and fragility of the ocean." -Norma Núñez

Tambja abdere a mexican Nudibranch species can be found in the beautiful Sea of Cortés (Gulf of California, MX)

This one traveled to the island of Bonaire. How cool is that?

The Nudibranch Hat Collection Winter 2011 © BiodiversidART, by Norma Núñez  

For more incredible Nudibranch photos, check http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/photos/nudibranchs/
or http://www.seaslugforum.net/species.htm

 PICK UP YOUR SPECIES AND PLACE YOUR HAT ORDER at nnmex@yahoo.com.mx

The hats are SCALA brand, 

100% Cotton, and UPF 50+

*Order yours now. $75 USD + shipping.