A feathery plume structure belonging not to a bird but to a calcareous tube worm (Serpula columbiana), used for respiration and filter feeding. 2018. Monterey, CA, USA.
A white-spotted dorid (Doriopsilla fulva) peeks over the edge of rock. 2020. Monterey, CA, USA
The yellowchin sculpin (Icelinus quadriseriatus) is only about the length of your index finger and does its best to remain unseen, but it's hard to ignore its radiant eyes. 2020. Monterey, CA, USA