Giant Black Sea Bass, Catalina Island, Stereolepis gigas, #33363

A giant black sea bass is an endangered species that can reach up to 8 feet in length and 500 pounds, often found amid the giant kelp forest, Once nearly fished to extinction and now thought to be at risk of a genetic bottleneck, the giant sea bass is slowly recovering and can be seen in summer months in California's kelp forests. Catalina Island, USA, Stereolepis gigas, natural history stock photograph, photo id 33363
A giant black sea bass is an endangered species that can reach up to 8 feet in length and 500 pounds, often found amid the giant kelp forest, Once nearly fished to extinction and now thought to be at risk of a genetic bottleneck, the giant sea bass is slowly recovering and can be seen in summer months in California's kelp forests. Catalina Island, USA

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Species: Giant black sea bass, Stereolepis gigas
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 33363
Format: Digital 2:3
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