2012 03-22 Zuma

Masses of surf scoters, some nifty Chondracanthus, cool plankton and other fun stuff.

surfers silhouette dawn fog
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A portion of a massive flock of Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in the waves at Zuma Beach. We estimated approximately 1,000 individuals in the flock, some are diving, some are up for air.
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A panorama picture of a massive flock of Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in the waves at Zuma Beach
Melanitta perspicillata PANORAMA 2012 Zuma 119
Pelecanus occidentalis in flight 2012 03-22 Zuma-001
Pelecanus occidentalis flight 2012 Zuma 001
Melanitta perspicillata flock in flight 2012 03-22 Zuma-009
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A portion of a massive flock of Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in the waves at Zuma Beach. We estimated approximately 1,000 individuals in the flock, some are diving, some are up for air.
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A portion of a massive flock of Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in the waves at Zuma Beach. We estimated approximately 1,000 individuals in the flock, some are diving, some are up for air.
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A portion of a massive flock of Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) in the waves at Zuma Beach. We estimated approximately 1,000 individuals in the flock, some are diving, some are up for air.
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A young Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) assuming a submissive posture.
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Three Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) in flight.
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Part of a flock of Black-bellied Plovers (Pluvialis squatarola) in flight.
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students research with film company in back
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A medium sized piece of "Turkish Towel" red algae, now called Chondracanthus esasperatus, formerly Gigartina spinosa.
Chondracanthus esasperatus Gigartina spinosa OLD 2012 Zuma 003
"Turkish Towel" red algae, now called Chondracanthus esasperatus, formerly Gigartina spinosa.
Chondracanthus esasperatus Gigartina spinosa OLD 2012 Zuma 007
"Turkish Towel" red algae, now called Chondracanthus esasperatus, formerly Gigartina spinosa.
Chondracanthus esasperatus Gigartina spinosa OLD 2012 Zuma 004
beach grooming tractor
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Diatoms, Coscinodiscus wailesii.
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Diatoms, Coscinodiscus wailesii.
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Post metamorph stage of a $and dollar Dendraster excentricus. $and dollar$ are unlike other echinoderms in that they erupt from within the echinopluteus, and eventually cast off their larval skeleton. This animal is very close to settlement and life on the ocean floor.
Late echinoid larva 2012 Zuma 017

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2012 03-22 Zuma