Sheephead and golden gorgonian, underwater in a kelp forest, Muricea californica

Sheephead and golden gorgonian, underwater in a kelp forest. San Clemente Island, California, USA, Muricea californica, Semicossyphus pulcher, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23586Add To Light Table
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Sheephead and golden gorgonian, underwater in a kelp forest. San Clemente Island, California, USA

Stock Photo: 23586
Species: California golden gorgonian, Muricea californica, Semicossyphus pulcher
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Format: Digital 2:3
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