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Marine algae cover the rocky reef. San Clemente Island, California, USA

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Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Lat/Long: N 032° 50' 49.66", W 118° 22' 48.73" (Coordinates: 32.84713°, -118.38020°)
Format: Digital 3:2
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