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The Sea Divers trip to
Begg Rock and San Nicolas Island, California
aboard the Peace
July 17-18, 2015
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Day 1 : Dive 1: Begg Rock camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 14-42 Zuiko f/3.5-5.6, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: Athena, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Metridium senile (White Anemone), Corynactis californica, & Henricia leviuscula (Blood Star) |
 Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) & Corynactis californica |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) & Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Dermasterias imbricata (Leather Star) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Bugula californica (Moss Animal) |
 Metridium senile (White Anemone) & Corynactis californica |
 Juvenile Rockfish |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon) |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon), Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Metridium senile (White Anemone), Disporella separata (Purple Encrusting Bryozoan), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin) |
 Dermasterias imbricata (Leather Star) |
 Dermasterias imbricata (Leather Star) |
 Juvenile Rockfish |
 Juvenile Rockfish |
 Juvenile Rockfish, Metridium senile (White Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Obelia sp. (Hydroids), Metridium senile (White Anemone),& Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), Juvenile Rockfish |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Obelia sp. (Hydroids), Metridium senile (White Anemone),& Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), & Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) surrounded by Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) & Balanus crenatus (Small White Barnacles) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Obelia sp. (Hydroids), Triopha maculata |
 Triopha maculata on Obelia sp. (Hydroids), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), & Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Eudistylia polymorpha (Feather Duster Worm), & Corynactis californica |
 Juvenile Rockfish |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), Ophiothrix spiculata (Spiny Brittle Star) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Juvenile Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Plumularia sp. (Hydroid) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Juvenile Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish), Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Juvenile Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish), Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Juvenile Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry), Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) |
 Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Distalplia occidentalis (Mushroom Ascidian), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) & Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) & Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) & Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Cypraea spadicea (Chestnut Cowry) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon) |
Day 1 : Dive 1: Begg Rock camera: Olympus EM-5, lens: Panasonic Lumix 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye, housing: Nauticam, port: Nauticam, strobes: none |
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 Chris Grossman taking photos a Begg Rock |
 Chris Grossman at Begg Rock |
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Day 1 : Dive 2: Begg Rock camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 14-42 Zuiko f/3.5-5.6, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: Athena, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae), Ophiothrix spiculata (Spiny Brittle Star) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Ophiothrix spiculata (Spiny Brittle Star) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Ophiothrix spiculata (Spiny Brittle Star) |
 unknown yellow encrsusting sponge, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral), Cyamon argon (Rough Orange Sponge), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle), unknown brown sponge |
 unknown yellow encrsusting sponge, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral), Cyamon argon (Rough Orange Sponge), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
 Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral), Cyamon argon (Rough Orange Sponge), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae), unknown yellow encrsusting sponge |
 Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Strongylocentrotus franciscanus (Red Sea Urchin), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral), Cyamon argon (Rough Orange Sponge), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae), unknown yellow encrsusting sponge |
 Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge), Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), unknown tan sponge, Distalplia occidentalis (Mushroom Ascidian) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), unknown tan sponge, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Plumularia spp. (Hydroid) & Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Pedicularia californica (Hydrocoral Snail), Lirularia succincta (Tucked Topsnail), & Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge) & Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Cyamon argon (Orange Sponge), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Centrostephanus coronatus (Crowned Sea Urchin) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
 Stylantheca porphyra (Encrusting Hydrocoral) |
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 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Strongylocentrotus franciscanus (Red Sea Urchin), Balanus crenatus (Small White Barnacles) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star), Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Strongylocentrotus franciscanus (Red Sea Urchin), Balanus crenatus (Small White Barnacles) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) |
 Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star) |
 Mytilus californianus (California Mussel), Metridium senile (White Anemone), Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) |
 Red Algae, Metridium senile (White Anemone), Eudistylia polymorpha (Feather Duster Worm) |
 Eudistylia polymorpha (Feather Duster Worm), Metridium senile (White Anemone) |
Day 1 : Dive 3: 7 Fathom Kelp camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 14-42 Zuiko f/3.5-5.6, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: Athena, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge), Calliarthron tuberculosum (Articulated coralline algae) |
 Eisenia arborea (Southern Sea Palm), Calliarthron tuberculosum (Articulated coralline algae) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone), Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Calliarthron tuberculosum (Articulated coralline algae) & Aglaophenia struthionides (Ostrich-plumed Hydroid) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Oranfge Sea Cucumber), Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Oranfge Sea Cucumber) |
 Patiria miniata (Bat Star) |
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 Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Oranfge Sea Cucumber) |
 Eupentacta quinquesemita (White Sea Cucumber) |
 Eupentacta quinquesemita (White Sea Cucumber) |
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 Neoclinus stephensae (Yellowfin fringehead) |
 Sebastes caurinus (Copper Rockfish) |
 Sebastes caurinus (Copper Rockfish) |
 Oxyjulis californica (Señorita) |
 Eisenia arborea (Southern Sea Palm) |
 Eisenia arborea (Southern Sea Palm) |
 Eisenia arborea (Southern Sea Palm) |
 Eisenia arborea (Southern Sea Palm) |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Urticina lofotensis (White-Spotted Rose Anemone) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Emily Hofmann |
 Emily Hofmann |
Day 1 : Dive 7: 7 Fathom Pinnacle (Canyons) camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 50 Zuiko f/2, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: INON, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Distalplia occidentalis (Mushroom Ascidian) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) & Plumularia spp. (Hydroids) |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) & Plumularia spp. (Hydroids) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Distalplia occidentalis (Mushroom Ascidian) |
 Distalplia occidentalis (Mushroom Ascidian) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone) |
 Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone) |
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 Diaperoecia californica (Southern Staghorn Bryozoan) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Hermissenda crassicornis |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral), Pedicularia californica (Hydrocoral Snail) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Pedicularia californica (Hydrocoral Snail) on Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral), Phidolopora labiata (Lacy bryozoan) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral), Phidolopora labiata (Lacy bryozoan) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
Day 1 : Dive 5: South of the Boilers camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 50 Zuiko f/2, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: INON, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Didemnum sp. |
 Didemnum sp. |
 Parapholas californica (California Piddock, Scale-Sided Piddock, Boring Clam) |
 Cucumaria salma & Paracyathus stearnsi (Brown Cup Coral) |
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 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae) |
 Ophiopteris papillosa (Flat-spined Brittle Star) |
 Epiactis prolifera (Brooding Anemone) |
 Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge) |
 Cliona celata (Boring Sponge) |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Phidiana hiltoni |
 Leucilla nuttingi (Stalked Vase Sponge) |
 Urticina mcpeaki |
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 Didemnum sp. |
 Eupentacta quinquesemita (White Sea Cucumber) |
 Eupentacta quinquesemita (White Sea Cucumber) |
 Eupentacta quinquesemita (White Sea Cucumber) |
 Doriopsilla albopunctata on Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge) |
 Doriopsilla albopunctata on Spheciospongia confoederata (Gray Moon Sponge) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Orange Sea Cucumber) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Orange Sea Cucumber) |
 Cucumaria piperata |
 Parapholas californica (California Piddock, Scale-Sided Piddock, Boring Clam) surrounded by Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae) |
 Parapholas californica (California Piddock, Scale-Sided Piddock, Boring Clam) |
 Parapholas californica (California Piddock, Scale-Sided Piddock, Boring Clam) |
 Urticina mcpeaki |
 Cucumaria piperata |
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 Unknown ball sponge surrounded by Acarnus erithacus (Red Volcano Sponge) |
 Acarnus erithacus (Red Volcano Sponge) |
 Acarnus erithacus (Red Volcano Sponge) |
 Unknown ball sponge surrounded by Acarnus erithacus (Red Volcano Sponge) |
 Urticina Columbiana (Sand Rose Anemone) |
 Urticina coriacea (Stubby Rose Anemone) |
 Urticina coriacea (Stubby Rose Anemone) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Oranfge Sea Cucumber) |
 Cucumaria miniata (Oranfge Sea Cucumber) |
 Atagema alba on a Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Atagema alba on a Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Atagema alba on a Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Atagema alba on a Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 Atagema alba on a Tethya aurantia (Orange Puffball Sponge) |
 A moult of a Balanus nubilus (Giant Acorn Barnacle) |
Day 2 : Dive 1: 3 Mile Reef camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 50 Zuiko f/2, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: INON, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Pteropurpura trialata (Three-Winged Murex) |
 Henricia leviuscula (Blood Star) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop) |
 Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Calliarthron tuberculosum (Articulated coralline algae) & Aglaophenia struthionides (Ostrich-plumed Hydroid) |
 Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae) & Balanus crenatus (Small White Barnacles) |
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 Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
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 Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish) |
 Ophiodon elongatus (Lingcod) |
 Balanus crenatus (Small White Barnacles) & Megabalanus californicus (California Barnacle) on Crustose corallines (Encrusting Coralline Algae) |
 Crassedoma giganteum (Rock Scallop), Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Pteropurpura trialata (Three-Winged Murex) |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) |
 Cucumaria salma |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) |
 Clavelina huntsmani (Light Bulb Tunicate) |
 Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon) |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon) |
 Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Cabezon) |
 Didemnum carnulentum (Colonial Tunicate) |
 Didemnum carnulentum (Colonial Tunicate) |
 Didemnum carnulentum (Colonial Tunicate) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Rhinogobiops nicholsii (Blackeyed Goby) on Ophlitaspongia pennata (Red encrusting sponge) |
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 Caryophyllia alaskensis (Tan Cup Coral) |
 Caryophyllia alaskensis (Tan Cup Coral) |
 Caryophyllia alaskensis (Tan Cup Coral) |
 Caryophyllia alaskensis (Tan Cup Coral) |
 Caryophyllia alaskensis (Tan Cup Coral) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 A juvenile Sebastes serriceps (Treefish) |
Day 2 : Dive 2: 10 Fathom Pinnacle camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 50 Zuiko f/2, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: INON, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Cucumaria piperata |
 Henricia leviuscula (Blood Star) |
 Henricia leviuscula (Blood Star) |
 Chirolophis nugator (Mosshead Warbonnet) |
 Chirolophis nugator (Mosshead Warbonnet) |
 Chirolophis nugator (Mosshead Warbonnet) |
 Orange Sponge |
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 Berthella californica |
 Berthella californica |
 Berthella californica eggs |
 Berthella californica |
 Parastichopus californicus (California Sea Cucumber), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral) |
 Henricia leviuscula (Blood Star), Balanophyllia elegans (Orange Cup Coral) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Corynactis californica (Club-tipped Anemone, Strawberry Anemone) |
 Sebastes mystinus (Blue Rockfish) |
 unkonown white sponge and Aglaophenia struthionides (Ostrich-plumed Hydroid) |
Didemnum carnulentum Cucumaria salma |
 Cucumaria salma |
 Cucumaria salma |
 Cucumaria salma |
 Stylaster californicus (California Hydrocoral) |
 Hermissenda crassicornis |
 Hermissenda crassicornis |
 Hermissenda crassicornis |
Day 2 : Dive 3: 7 Fathom Pinnacle (Canyons) camera: Olympus E-520, lens: 50 Zuiko f/2, housing: Olympus PT-E05, port: INON, strobes: dual INON Z-240s |
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Topside camera: Olympus E-520, lens: Lieca Summilux 25mm f/1.4, strobe: Olympus FL-50R |
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 Begg Rock |
 Emily Hofmann |
 Sally Pinkham & Michael Greene |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Ron Ridout |
 Samantha Ridout & Sally Pinkham |
 Samantha Ridout & Sally Pinkham |
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 Richard Hofmann |
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 Cody |
 Captain Eric Bowman |
 Richard and Emily Hofmann |
 Richard and Emily Hofmann |
 Chris Switzer |
 Claudette Dorsey |
 Claudette Dorsey |
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 Claudette Dorsey & Chris Switzer |
 Claudette Dorsey |
 Claudette Dorsey & Chris Switzer |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Claudette Dorsey |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Chris Grossman |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Ron Ridout |
 Roger Carlson & Chris Switzer |
 Michael Greene |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Debbie Karimoto |
 Richard Hofmann |
 Richard Hofmann |
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 San Nicolas Island |
Topside camera: Olympus E-410, lens: 40-150mm Zuiko f/4-5.6, strobe: none |
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 San Nicolas Island |
 Mark McNett |
 Begg Rock |
 Begg Rock |
 Emily Hofmann |
 Begg Rock |
 Begg Rock |
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 Sally Pinkham |
 Roger Carlson |
 Roger Carlson |
 Roger Carlson |
 Daytona Beach |
 Daytona Beach |
 Sea Gull on the bow |
 Sea Gull on the bow |
 Daytona Beach |
 Daytona Beach |
 Daytona Beach |
 Captain Eric Bowman |
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 Mark McNett |
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 Pierre Churukian |
Topside camera: Olympus E-410, lens: lens: 9-18mm Zuiko f/4-5.6, strobe: Olympus FL-50R |
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 Randy |
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 Mark McNett |
 Claudette Dorsey & Chris Switzer |
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