Under the Sea

Under the Sea
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Distant Glow

In the eerie depths of tidepools, invertebrates fascinate with their alien tendrils.

Photograph was taken in Seaside, Oregon, USA.

Moon Jelly

Prey to sea turtles and sunfish, the Aurelia aurita sifts a variety of plankton from surface waters.

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Candy Shop

Clinging to the side of a piling, this celery-colored anemone stretches its tendrils in search of food - or maybe companionship?

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Strung Out

How is it that they do not get tangled? These jellies find themselves intertwined, and float about in their slow dance until they are freed.

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Orange Squish

These sessile beauties paralyze their prey with neurotoxins - don't get too close!

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Absolutely Crabulous

The Metacarcinus magister, or Dungeness Crab lives off the shores of my favorite coast. This little guy was named after Dungeness, Washingon, he is the state crustacean of Oregon, and this photo was taken in California. Seafood Watch has given Dungeness Crab a Sustainable seafood rating of "Best Choice," so go ahead and chow down.

Photograph was taken in San Francisco, California, USA.

Spicules of Solitude

Native to the west coast of North America, the Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, or California purple sea urchin, is an important member of the kelp forest community. What have you done for your kelp forest lately?

Photograph was taken in Seaside, Oregon, USA.

Perspective Fine Art Photograph by Daogreer Earth Works

Ondrej's Field Trip

This hermit crab was a bit shy, but he finally... uh... came out of his shell for this photo shoot. He's quite handsome, if I do say so myself.

Photograph was taken in Sandy, Oregon, USA.

Sea Sprouts

This anemone photograph has always reminded me a little bit of a salad. Wouldn't want to eat it though... It took a few tries to get this photo just right - would you believe it, the anemone wouldn't sit still! Silly sessile creature...

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Oregon Valentine Fine Art Photograph by Daogreer Earth Works

Marlin's Timid Son

A tiny clown fish takes refuge in an anemone. This was a difficult photograph to get; the little guy was afraid of the camera. I finally got him, though.

Photograph was taken in San Francisco, California, USA.

All Star

You are no match for the tube feet of this charismatic echinoderm... as long as you sit still long enough. Nothing in a tide pool seems to have a face, and yet we gravitate toward sea stars anyway.

Photograph was taken in San Francisco, California, USA.

High Five

Is it possible to high five something with no hands and radial symmetry? Well, you can try anyway. At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a child stretches up the glass in an effort to reach a Chrysaora fuscescens, or Pacific Sea Nettle, swimming serenely above.

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Reach

An illuminated haven for a clown fish, the tendrils of this anemone contain toxic nematocysts, keeping predators away.

Photograph was taken in San Francisco, California, USA.

Wiggle Mortis

This little bottom dweller moves about by wiggling. One couldn't really call it swimming; it just wiggles from one part of the sea floor to another.

Photograph was taken in San Francisco, California, USA.

Start Here

Stuck to the glass in an aquarium, this pentaradially symmetrical echinoderm shows off his... belly button...

Photograph was taken in Seaside, Oregon, USA.

Find Nine

Not very far beneath the ocean's surface, you can find such a diversity of life that virtually all other biomes pale in comparison. This bright orange anemone peeks out from behind a rock, and dares you to look deeper.

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.

Crimson Digits

This deep orange anemone lurks in the deep, dark tide pools of your soul - it is still, and yet alive.

Photograph was taken in Monterey, California, USA.