Friday, August 13, 2010

Sunflower Sea Star and Anemones

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

A sunflower sea star among plumose anemones.


Description:
A sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) explores a rock covered in giant plumed anemones (Metridium farcimen) along the California coast.

Exposure Date:
8/9/2009

Gallery:
Photo Contest 2010

City/Region:
Monterey

State/Province:
California

Country:
United States


Download:
http://www.marinephotobank.org/secure/gallery-photo.php?photo_id=7379

Copyright Statement :
Image may be used for non-commercial and media purposes only. Credit should state, "Gerick Bergsma 2010/Marine Photobank."

Longnose Hawkfish

[Originally posted to the Marine Photobank]

A longnose hawkfish.


Description:
A longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) perches atop a plating coral (Montipora sp.).

Exposure Date:
2/18/2010

Gallery:
Photo Contest 2010

City/Region:
Monterey

State/Province:
California

Country:
United States


Download:
http://www.marinephotobank.org/secure/gallery-photo.php?photo_id=7380

Copyright Statement :
Image may be used for non-commercial and media purposes only. Credit should state, "Gerick Bergsma 2010/Marine Photobank."