The California round ray is circular, flat, and has a short thick tail that ends with a venomous spine used for defense.
Sea Slugs
Sea Slugs Nudibranchs Nudibranchs and other sea slugs are a type of mollusk. They can be found worldwide, ranging from the Arctic, through temperate and tropical regions, to the Southern […]
California Spiny Lobster
Spiny Lobster California Spiny Lobster Panulirus Interruptus California spiny lobster is known for its lack of large claws on its leg like most lobster species. Instead it has two large […]
Giant Kelp
Giant Kelp Bladder Kelp Macrocystis pyrifera Giant Kelp is the most common species in creating dense kelp forest for animals to thrive in. Giant kelp is a type of brown […]
Lingcod
Lingcod Buffalo Cod, Cultus Cod, or Buckethead Ophiodon Elongatus Lingcods are known for their elongate body and mottled coloration pattern of grey, brown, and greenish blotches used for camouflage against […]
Moon Jellies
Jellyfish Moon Jellies Aurelia Aurita Moon jellies are translucent jellyfish with short tentacles and four noticeable round reproductive organs (gonads) on the bell. They can grow up to 12 inches […]