California Coast
The California coastline is rich in natural and geological beauty. This long coastline (1,200 miles) includes nearshore kelp forests, rocky reefs, seacliffs, sandy beaches, and coastal dunes that support a plethora of fish, invertebrates, sea birds, and marine mammals. This gallery showcases details from the California coast and the Channel Islands.
Giant Kelp Canopy I
Giant Kelp Canopy IV
Giant Kelp Canopy III
Giant Kelp Canopy VI
Low Tide
Giant Kelp Canopy VII
Canopy
Egregia & Limpet
Giant Kelp Canopy II
Sea of Egregia
Giant Kelp Canopy V
Golden Rockweed
Topside
Undulating Sea Cliff
Rhythmic Seagrass
Ancient Seafloor III
Ancient Seafloor V
Ancient Seafloor II
Feathered Sand
Ancient Seafloor IV
Morning Tranquility
Blue Caverns I
Breakthrough
Island Reflection II