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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)Observer
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Sea lions were hauled out on these high rocks.
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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)Observer
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This is a harbor seal on the rocks of fort ross cove with a group of many pups.
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Genus UrticinaObserver
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This is a Anemone digesting something. We can't see the outside of it's body because it was clearly eating.
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Bat Star (Patiria miniata)Observer
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This is a sea star. It appears to have wasting syndrome
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Genus AnthopleuraObserver
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Aggregating anemones covered the rocks in the thousands.
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Mossy Chiton (Mopalia muscosa)Observer
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This chiton was clinging to a rock. It was not moving and was hidden under the kelp.
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Flat Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes cinctipes)Observer
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I think this might be a porcelain crab because it has big front claws but I'm not sure if the coloring is right.
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Purple Shore Crab (Hemigrapsus nudus)Observer
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A bigger purple shore crab hiding under the rocks.
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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)Observer
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Harbor Seals were hauled out on the rock. There were some mother seals with pups. Cormorants were also on the rock.