A yellowfin fringehead (Neoclinus stephensae) extends from its home in an empty barnacle shell to look for passing prey. 2017. Monterey, CA, USA
A shrimp (Heptacarpus sp.) attempts to blend into a brown kelp stipe despite its bright blue spots. 2017. Carmel, CA, USA.
A flaming dragon in sea slug form, a Spanish shawl (Flabellinopsis iodinea) is a dazzling nudibranch. 2018. Channel Islands, CA, USA