California Golden gorgonian in kelp forest, Macrocystis pyrifera

California Golden gorgonian in kelp forest. San Clemente Island, USA, Macrocystis pyrifera, Muricea californica, natural history stock photograph, photo id 03486Add To Light Table
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California Golden gorgonian in kelp forest. San Clemente Island, USA

Stock Photo: 03486
Species: California golden gorgonian, Macrocystis pyrifera, Muricea californica
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Format: Film 3:2
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