Red Gorgonian Photo, Lophogorgia chilensis

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Red gorgonian. San Clemente Island, California, USA

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Species: Red gorgonian, Lophogorgia chilensis
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Lat/Long: 32° 50' 28.32"N, 118° 22' 11.62"W (Coordinates: 32.84120°, -118.36989°)
Format: Film 2:3
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