More Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, Macrocystis pyrifera:
Purple urchins destroying/eating giant kelp holdfast. Santa Barbara Island, California, USA
Stock Photo: 03404 -?-
Species: Purple urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, Macrocystis pyrifera
Location: Santa Barbara Island, California, USA
Lat/Long: 33° 29' 09.13"N, 119° 02' 11.32"W (Coordinates: 33.48587°, -119.03648°)
Format: Film 2:3
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