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A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough.  Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone.  Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs, Enhydra lutris, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough. Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone. Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs.
Species: Sea otter, Enhydra lutris
Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
Image ID: 21660  
A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough.  Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone.  Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs, Enhydra lutris, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough. Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone. Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs.
Species: Sea otter, Enhydra lutris
Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
Image ID: 21661  
A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough.  Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone.  Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs, Enhydra lutris, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
A sea otter eats a clam that it has taken from the shallow sandy bottom of Elkhorn Slough. Because sea otters have such a high metabolic rate, they eat up to 30% of their body weight each day in the form of clams, mussels, urchins, crabs and abalone. Sea otters are the only known tool-using marine mammal, using a stone or old shell to open the shells of their prey as they float on their backs.
Species: Sea otter, Enhydra lutris
Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
Image ID: 21662  
California reef covered with purple hydrocoral (Stylaster californicus, Allopora californica), Allopora californica, Stylaster californicus, Catalina Island
California reef covered with purple hydrocoral (Stylaster californicus, Allopora californica).
Species: Hydrocoral, Allopora californica, Stylaster californicus
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 37174  
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides, Borrego Springs, California
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Species: Dune evening primrose, Sand verbena, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California
Image ID: 30503  
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides, Borrego Springs, California
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Species: Dune evening primrose, Sand verbena, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California
Image ID: 30506  
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides, Borrego Springs, California
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Species: Dune evening primrose, Sand verbena, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California
Image ID: 30511  
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides, Borrego Springs, California
Dune evening primrose (white) and sand verbena (purple) mix in beautiful wildflower bouquets during the spring bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Species: Dune evening primrose, Sand verbena, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides
Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California
Image ID: 30523  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11516  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11517  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11518  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11519  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11520  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11521  
Purple owls clover and rose clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, Trifolium hirtum, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover and rose clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta, Trifolium hirtum
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11522  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11523  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11524  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11525  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11526  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11527  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11528  
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring.
Species: Purple owls clover, Castillejo exserta
Location: San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Image ID: 11529  
Wolf eel, although similar in shape to eels, is cartilaginous and not a true fish.  Its powerful jaws can crush invertibrates, such as spiny sea urchins.  It can grow to 6 feet (2m) in length, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Wolf eel, although similar in shape to eels, is cartilaginous and not a true fish. Its powerful jaws can crush invertibrates, such as spiny sea urchins. It can grow to 6 feet (2m) in length.
Species: Wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Image ID: 11847  
Wolf eel, although similar in shape to eels, is cartilaginous and not a true fish.  Its powerful jaws can crush invertibrates, such as spiny sea urchins.  It can grow to 6 feet (2m) in length, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Wolf eel, although similar in shape to eels, is cartilaginous and not a true fish. Its powerful jaws can crush invertibrates, such as spiny sea urchins. It can grow to 6 feet (2m) in length.
Species: Wolf eel, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
Image ID: 11848  
California sea cucumber.  Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs, Parastichopus californicus
California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13732  
California sea cucumber.  Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs, Parastichopus californicus
California sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are related to sea stars and sea urchins. The sharp looking spines are soft to the touch and disappear into the skin when disturbed. If this visual defense doesnt work, the sea cucumber will expel its respiratory system. When this occurs in the wild it can regrow the lost organs.
Species: California sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus
Image ID: 13733  
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly.
Species: Purple-striped jellyfish, Chrysaora colorata
Image ID: 14058  
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly.
Species: Purple-striped jellyfish, Chrysaora colorata
Image ID: 14059  
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly.
Species: Purple-striped jellyfish, Chrysaora colorata
Image ID: 14060  
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly.
Species: Purple-striped jellyfish, Chrysaora colorata
Image ID: 14062  
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