Garibaldi and golden gorgonian, Hypsypops rubicundus

Garibaldi and golden gorgonian, with a underwater forest of giant kelp rising in the background, underwater. Catalina Island, California, USA, Hypsypops rubicundus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23483Add To Light Table
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Garibaldi and golden gorgonian, with a underwater forest of giant kelp rising in the background, underwater. Catalina Island, California, USA

Stock Photo: 23483
Species: Garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus
Location: Catalina Island, California, USA
Format: Digital 2:3
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