Gorgonians grow on rocky reef, Muricea californica, #23537

Gorgonians grow on rocky reef, kelp forest and a white boat floating on the surface can be seen in the background, underwater., Muricea californica, Semicossyphus pulcher, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23537
Gorgonians grow on rocky reef, kelp forest and a white boat floating on the surface can be seen in the background, underwater.

Species: California golden gorgonian, Muricea californica, Semicossyphus pulcher
Location: San Clemente Island, California
Image ID: 23537
Lat/Long: 32.81501, -118.35828 (Coordinates: 32° 48' 54.04" N, 118° 21' 29.81" W)
Format: Digital 2:3
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