California Golden Gorgonian Photo, Muricea californica, Hypsypops rubicundus

Garibaldi and golden gorgonian, underwater in kelp forest. San Clemente Island, California, USA, Muricea californica, Hypsypops rubicundus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23465Add To Light Table
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Garibaldi and golden gorgonian, underwater in kelp forest. San Clemente Island, California, USA

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Species: California golden gorgonian, Muricea californica, Hypsypops rubicundus
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Format: Digital 2:3
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