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A small school of garibaldi hover over a deep reef... |
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Available Comp Size: 350 x 233 ![]() Caption: A small school of garibaldi hover over a deep reef ledge decorated with purple coralline algae in the deep recesses of a giant kelp forest at Santa Barbara Island, California.
Scientific name: Hypsypops rubicundus (garibaldi) Location: Santa Barbara Island, California Copyright: © Chuck Davis / Tidal Flats, Ltd. Photographer Code: TK25234 AGPix ID: AGPix_ChDaTiFl26_0080 Photo Alignment: 35mm (horizontal) Comments: Garibaldi are fiercely territorial and begin life with irredescent blue spots on their bodies; the spots disappear as they reach maturity. The Garibaldi is a protected species in the State of California. Santa Barbara Island is part of the California Channel Islands and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Each catalog image is legally protected by U.S. & International copyright laws and may NOT be used for reproduction in any manner without the explicit authorization of the respective copyright holders. |
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