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proliferating anemone
Epiactis prolifera
and bryozoans on aged
Macrocystis pyrifera kelp
Ida's miter Mitra idae
on encrusting bryozoans
two Hermissenda opalescens sea slugs
crossing paths & probably mating will happen next
sea slug
Janolus barbarensis
and cup coral
Hermissenda opalescens sea slug on sponge
mouth parts of a sea cucumber
which is deeply embedded into the reef structure
these sea cucumbers blend in & are hard to see