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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, 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, Enhydra lutris, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Landing, California
California reef covered with purple hydrocoral (Stylaster californicus, Allopora californica), Allopora californica, Stylaster californicus, Catalina Island
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, 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, 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, Abronia villosa, Oenothera deltoides, Borrego Springs, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover and rose clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, Trifolium hirtum, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
Purple owls clover blooms in spring, Castillejo exserta, San Elijo Lagoon, Encinitas, California
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, Anarrhichthys ocellatus
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, Parastichopus californicus
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
Purple-striped jelly, Chrysaora colorata
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