Iconaster Longimanus

Icon Aster longimanus is a starfish from the family Goniasteridae. At the bottom of the body there is a mouth opening. The body consists of a disk with arms. The star may be lost or left

I've only seen this seastar on one out of about 600 dives I've done so far. The photo was taken in the Philippines in February 2007

Image Credit : Dieter

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Catatumbo lightning

Still a relatively mysterious occurrence, the Catatumbo lighting in Venezuela is known as the everlasting storm. The seemingly non-stop cloud-to-cloud lightning can be easily seen from a distance, and has long been celebrated for its ability to assist sailors with navigation. 

Since the Catatumbo lighting does its thing approximately 140-160 nights per year, your chances of viewing it are quite good. It occurs very specifically in one area -- the mouth of the Catatumbo River and around Maracaibo Lake.

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