January 21, 2007

Large lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) are seldom seen in areas under heavy
fishing pressure. At Hopkins Deep Reef, one encounters mostly runty ones like
this. Though, the fisherman's heartbreak may be the photographers joy: small
lingcod are nicely proportioned against a  backdrop of Metridium
farcimen.

    "Hopkins Deep Reef", Monterey Bay, California
    January 21, 2007






A cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) on the move. This guy appears to
have an injured dorsal fin.

    "Hopkins Deep Reef", Monterey Bay, California
    January 21, 2007



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