The following photos show typical organisms from Southern California waters. See the Key for assistance. Related to jellyfish Able to regenerate Encrusting species Up to 100 ft.
Sea star rests among anemonaes.
Encrusting yellow sponge colony on underside of reef area. Giant Kelp washed up on the beach-Macrocystis. A school of grunion swim in an offshore kelp bed. These purple sea urchins have burrowed into the rocks for protection from waves and predators.