What is this?
Growing on a blade of Turkish Towel (Chondracanthus sp.).
Epiphytic on Prionitis.
Epiphythic on Prionitis sp.
This individual was growing on the red agla Prionitis lyallii. It was identified by its epiphitic habit, the alternate pattern of branches off the stipe, and the tiny hooks at the tips of the branchlets.
Microcladia coulteri growing as epiphytes on various species of Mazzaella.
Here's another common and lovely red seaweed, Microcladia coulteri (Delicate Sea Lace).
Southern sea otter feeding on a California spiny lobster
Southern sea otter eating California spiny lobster off Boomers Beach. Other photos including carapace and tail available if needed but no other spiny lobsters occur in this area.
Kirk Creek Pacific Ocean outlet.
Found in a small ornamental pond.
Couldn't take a step without stepping on them...
Turned a log over and found this sleeping dude...or girl. Jonathan said they come in a blue form there as well...
Turned a log over and found this sleeping dude...or girl. Jonathan said they come in a blue form there as well...
Growing in sand, low tide zone