Sequence: Garibaldi courtship and nesting behavior

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Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, chases away a (slender orange) Senorita fish, (Oxyjulis californica), removes an urchin too close to nest
Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, chases away a (slender orange) Senorita fish, (Oxyjulis californica)
Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, juvenile Calico Bass (Kelp Bass) swim nearby
Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, chases away slender orange Senorita fish, (Oxyjulis californica), juvenile Calico Bass (Kelp Bass) swim nearby, removes an urchin too close to nest
Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, grooming nest with mouth, and vigorously waving his tail and fins (to insure proper fresh ocean current around the eggs, or placing more sperm over the eggs, to ensure they are all fertilized)
Description:Male Garibaldi guarding nest & eggs on algae patch, chases away juvenile Calico Bass (Kelp Bass) swim nearby, removes an urchin too close to nest
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi fish swims through frame
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi fish swims through frame
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi & Senorita fish swim through kelp
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi, juvenile Calico Bass, & Senorita fish swim through kelp
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi & Senorita fish swim through kelp
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, juvenile Sheephead fish swims in background
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi & Senorita fish swim through kelp
Description:Underwater beauty scene in California kelp forest, Garibaldi, Calico Bass, & Senorita fish swim through kelp
Description:Garibaldi swimming in kelp forest past purple reef coral
Description:Garibaldi swimming in shallow kelp forest
Description:Kelp swaying in the current
Description:Dying Kelp swaying in the current, close up on tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves, bright red kelp snail plays peek-a-boo in the flapping kelp leaves
Description:Dying Kelp swaying in the current, close up on tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves, bright red kelp snail plays peek-a-boo in the flapping kelp leaves, Garibaldi swims in background
Description:Garibaldi swimming in shallow kelp forest
Description:Dying Kelp with tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves swaying in the current, sun glittering as a magenta orb, beyond the ocean surface
Description:Garibaldi swimming in shallow kelp forest
Description:Dying Kelp with tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves swaying in the current, sun glittering as a magenta orb beyond the ocean surface, very young juvenile fish swim in the background
Description:Dying Kelp with tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves swaying in the current, various fish swim in the background
Description:Garibaldi and Senorita fish swimming in shallow reef covered in seaweed, some kelp in the distance
Description:Dying Kelp with tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves swaying in the current, various fish swim in the background
Description:Garibaldi fish in a kelp forest, trying to claim the best spot on the reef
Description:Garibaldi fish in a kelp forest, trying to claim the best spot on the reef; Cormorant on the surface dives down from the surface to catch a fish
Description:Cormorants on the surface dive underwater to catch fish; Garibaldi hides out of view in the kelp
Description:Dying Kelp with tattered edges and faded parts of the golden leaves swaying in the current, various fish swim in the background
Description:Cormorant swims through the frame toward the ocean surface, a Garibaldi hides in the kelp
Description:Opaleye fish swim through kelp forest; Garibaldi appears to hide in the kelp
Description:Opaleye fish swim in a kelp forest; Garibaldi in the kelp protects his spot on the rocky reef
Description:Various fish swim through a healthy kelp forest
Description:Various fish swim through a healthy kelp forest
Description:Underwater view of waves crashing over a rocky reef of kelp and various reef fish.
Description:Silhouetted California reef as seen from below, looking up at ocean surface. Kelp, seagrasses and algae waving in ocean current. Waves crash and make whitewater, beyond the reef fish.
Description:Underwater California, healthy reef, clear blue ocean water. One colorful, bright orange Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) swims from center frame to the right, off camera. Giant kelp, macrocystis. Continuous movement of seaweeds from ocean current. Beauty shot. Pacific Ocean, California Channel Islands.
Description:Underwater California, healthy reef, clear blue ocean water. Two colorful, bright orange Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) swimming center frame. Light rays dapple on Giant kelp, macrocystis, showing the leaves as golden. Continuous movement of seaweeds from ocean current. Beauty shot. Pacific Ocean, California Channel Islands
Description:Good, long shot. Underwater. Wide shot of healthy, mature California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Pretty sun light dapples on kelp leaves. Also other seaweeds and algae. Clear blue water. The camera is stationary the first 2 minutes, then slowly pushes forward and smoothly travels through the kelp forest. Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus), Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans), Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus), and Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). Continuous movement of seaweeds from ocean current. Beauty shot. Pacific Ocean, California Channel Islands.
Description:Moody, dark ocean reef, the sun is lowering and night is coming. Reef fish swim over kelp and seaweeds, seen from below, looking up, underwater. Pretty blue water is pale at the surface and gets darker blue as it gets deeper. Healthy kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and sea weeds move continuously in the current. The last sun rays light up individual kelp leaves, making them golden. See many opaleye fish (Girella nigricans), some are silhouetted and some are nearer the camera.
Description:Healthy kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, seen from below, underwater. Camera moves slowly through the tall kelp fronds. Pretty sun rays and clear water. Kelp is constantly moving in the current, see surface of ocean, near California Channel Islands. Pale sun rays light up individual kelp leaves, making them golden. Camera POV is below, looking up at kelp and surface of the ocean. Pacific Ocean.
Description:Good long shot, traveling through a beautiful kelp forest. (Macrocystis pyrifera) Underwater. Shot begins in the middle of the kelp canopy, slowly goes nearer the ocean floor, see the sandy bottom and low algae growing there. Camera moves slowly between the tall kelp fronds. Pretty sun rays and clear water. Kelp is constantly moving in the current. Near California Channel Islands. Pale sun rays light up individual kelp leaves, making them golden. Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). Pacific Ocean.
Description:Good long shot, traveling through a beautiful kelp forest. (Macrocystis pyrifera) Underwater. Begin in the middle of the kelp canopy, slowly goes down toward the rocky reef. Camera POV slowly moves tween the tall kelp. Pretty sun rays and clear water. Near California Channel Islands. Pale sun rays light up individual kelp leaves, making them translucent. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans). Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp. (Macrocystis pyrifera) Underwater. Camera slowly moves along reef. Pretty sun rays make shallow ocean water bright. California Channel Islands. Many reef fish. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans). Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Underwater. Camera angle is looking up at Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming in clear water near kelp. Bright light, see waves crashing on shore beyond and sun on surface of shallow ocean water. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater. Tall kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) is bent over in the strong ocean current, with school of Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) over shallow reef. Sunlight on kelp makes it look golden. Pacific Ocean. Healthy environment. Movement. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast
Description:Underwater. Tall kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) is bent over in the strong ocean current, with school of Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) over shallow reef. Sunlight on kelp makes it look golden. Pacific Ocean. Healthy environment. Movement. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming in clear water in kelp forest. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Tall kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) is bent over in the strong ocean current, with Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming through the forest. Sunlight on kelp makes it look golden. Pacific Ocean. Underwater. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Tall kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) is bent over in the strong ocean current, with Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming through. Sunlight on kelp makes it look golden. Pacific Ocean. Underwater. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Tall kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) is bent over in the strong ocean current, with Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming through. Sunlight on kelp makes it look golden. Pacific Ocean. Underwater. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming in clear water in kelp forest. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming in clear water in kelp forest. Good light, clear water, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef with kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) and algae and seaweeds at edge of kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Shallow. Underwater. Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) and Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) and sheep head fish (Semicossyphus pulcher), and senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica) swimming in clear water. Good light, clear water, lots of movement. Kelp leaves look golden in the sunlight. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef at the edge of a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Shot begins at the deepest end of the kelp forest, see drop off into deep ocean. Then camera moves through kelp forest into rocky shallower part of reef. See moving surface of ocean from below, in the distance. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) and senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica) and Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). Shot ends, looking out into blue water with current rushing in. Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Good light, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Healthy California reef at the edge of a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). At the deepest end of the kelp forest, see drop off into deep ocean. Gently moving kelp leaves look golden in the natural sunlight. Many many Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans). The tall kelp fronds lean in the strong current. Underwater. Good light, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Good reveal of a pair of Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) on a healthy California reef at the edge of a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Lots of movement of kelp and algae on this rocky, shallow reef. See moving surface of ocean, in the distance, from below. Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) and senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica) in background. Underwater. Good light, many fish. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Drop off, reef into deep ocean. Healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) at the end of the reef, see drop off into Pacific Ocean. Many Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swim in water just beyond the kelp. Camera moves through kelp fronds and look out into blue water. Underwater. Good light, many fish, good movement. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Good long shot. Healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Shot begins in the kelp forest with Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) and large kelp bass, then moves out to the edge of the forest, senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica), see drop off into deep ocean. Many juvenile reef fish in kelp forest and Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) in open water. End of shot looks out into blue Pacific. The kelp leans with current rushing in. Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Good light, many fish, lots of movement. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Drop off, reef into deep ocean. Healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) at the end of the reef, see drop off into Pacific Ocean. Many Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swim in water beyond the kelp. Camera moves through kelp fronds. The kelp leans with current rushing in. Change of seasons, change of current. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Good light, many fish, good movement. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Begin under kelp canopy, see a kelp holdfast (sort of “roots,” the bottom part of the strand of kelp, the holdfast grips around rocks) left of center, that piece of kelp broke free and is now tangled with tops of other kelp. Healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) camera travels through kelp forest to see the end of the reef, see drop off into Pacific Ocean. Drop off into deep. Many Opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming. Camera moves through kelp fronds. The kelp leans with strong current. Change of seasons, change of temperature. Thermocline, see wavy effect of warm water mixing with cold water. Underwater. Good light, many fish, good movement. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Camera moves through a healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) with many opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming. Bright sunlight dapples on kelp leaves making them glow golden. Some of the kelp is almost silhouetted. Underwater. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Edge of a healthy California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) with opaleye fish (Girella nigricans) swimming. Bright sunlight dapples on kelp leaves making them glow golden. Some of the kelp is almost silhouetted. The kelp forest ends at the edge of deep water, blue Pacific Ocean. Underwater. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Peaceful California kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) with opaleye fish (Girella nigricans). The forest is strangely still, between tides, no current, the tall kelp stands quietly. Bright sunlight dapples on kelp leaves making them glow golden. The camera slowly moves past the tall kelp. Blue Pacific Ocean. Pretty sunlight and water. Underwater. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guards his special place on the reef, the vertical stone wall where he will build his nest. Near the sandy sea floor, at the foot of a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Good behavior, good movement. Rocky reef is covered with algae and seaweeds. Good dappling sunlight on the rocks and sand. Fish nesting. Underwater. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater beauty shot. Bright orange male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guards his special place on the reef, a vertical stone wall where he will build his nest. Rocky reef at California Channel Islands, at the edge of a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Pretty gorgonian coral or sea fans (Alcyonacea or soft corals) reach into the current to filter food out of the current. Rocky reef is covered with algae and seaweeds. Fish nesting. Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Juvenile sheep head fish (Semicossyphus pulcher). Underwater. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of excellent, green, healthy kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). The tall kelp strands bend in the strong ocean current, there is a rich upwelling of water from the deep that is bringing extra nutrients to all the reef sea life, see many particles in the water. Plankton is an important food in the ocean. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast. Successful natural environment.
Description:Underwater view of excellent, green, healthy kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Giant kelp grows fast in perfect conditions. Good traveling shot shows the height of this tall kelp, reaching for the surface. The giant kelp bends in the strong ocean current, there is a rich upwelling of water from the deep bringing extra nutrients to all, see many particles in the water. Plankton is an important food in the ocean. Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans). California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast. Successful natural environment.
Description:Underwater view of excellent, green, healthy kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). The giant kelp bends in the strong ocean current, see at the edge of the forest there is a rich upwelling of water from the deep bringing extra nutrients to many Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans), and one Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). See many particles in the water. Plankton is an important food in the ocean. California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast. Successful natural environment.
Description:Underwater view of excellent, healthy kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). The giant kelp bends in the strong ocean current, see between the tall kelp stands a rich upwelling of water from the deep, see plankton particles in the water. The nutrients feed many Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans). California Channel Islands. Pacific Ocean. North America West Coast. Successful natural environment.
Description:Underwater, slow reveal of kelp holdfast, gripping onto a rocky reef in California Giant Kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). The base or roots of Giant Kelp are called holdfasts. Slow reveal as camera moves toward a reef with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), many types of algae and seaweeds, see Red seaweeds which are Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae. When the bull kelp waves away at 0:41, the large holdfast is exposed. One Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). Sheep head fish (Semicossyphus pulcher). Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Healthy environment, lots of planktonic particles in the water, rich ocean current. Good shot, excellent light, good detail. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish guarding his nest and eggs (Hypsypops rubicundus). The male Garibaldi chose a flat rock surface within a kelp forest and cultivated a certain golden algae on which females lay their eggs. The male Garibaldi plucks away undesirable growths and invaders with his mouth. The male Garibaldi plucks a stray weed with his mouth and takes it away from his nest. The male Garibaldi will dance in the water above to attract females to come lay her eggs here. See Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae and seaweeds on the reef, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae is widespread. Healthy environment. Good shot, good light, good detail. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish, he is guarding his nest and eggs (Hypsypops rubicundus). The male Garibaldi chose a flat rock surface within a kelp forest and cultivated a golden algae on which females laid their eggs. Here he plucks away an undesirable seaweed with his mouth and takes it away from the nest. See Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae and seaweeds on the reef, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae is widespread. Healthy environment. Good shot, good light, good detail. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish, he is guarding his nest and eggs (Hypsypops rubicundus). The male Garibaldi chose a flat rock surface within a kelp forest, he cultivated a certain golden algae on which females laid their eggs. Here he grabs an octopus which has wandered too close to his nest, the Garibaldi jerks the octopus off the reef and drops the octopus further up the rock, the octopus releases a cloud of ink and the Garibaldi fish gapes the bad taste out of his mouth. See Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish guarding his nest and eggs (Hypsypops rubicundus). The male Garibaldi chose a flat rock surface within a kelp forest, he cultivated a certain golden algae on which females laid eggs. Here he harasses an octopus which has wandered onto his nest, the Garibaldi bites the octopus and then the octopus releases a cloud of ink, and the Garibaldi fish gapes the bad taste out of his mouth. The fish makes a loop to bring fresh seawater back onto the nest. See Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae and seaweeds which are Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus.) He threatens an octopus which has wandered too close to his nest. Rocky reef on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus.) He uses his mouth to pull at an octopus which has wandered onto his nest. Rocky reef on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). He uses his mouth to pull at an octopus which has wandered onto his nest. The octopus makes a small squirt of ink and makes his escape. One Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). Rocky reef on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). He uses his mouth to pull at an octopus which has wandered too near his nest. The octopus makes his escape. Two Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica). One Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus). Rocky reef on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest from a swarm of Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica) hovering above. Then an octopus wandered too near his nest. Rocky reef on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) tugs at an octopus which has wandered too near his nest. The Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans) and Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) come near while the Garibaldi is distracted. The nest is a patch of golden algae on a rocky reef, onto which females have laid their eggs, this on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus), he tugs at an octopus which swims over his nest. Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans) and Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) come near while the Garibaldi is distracted. The nest is a patch of golden algae on a rocky reef, onto which females have laid their eggs, this on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans) is chased away when it comes too near at 1:13. The nest is a patch of golden algae on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). At 1:28 he is fertilizing eggs, or ensuring sufficient oxygenated water is flushed over the crowded eggs. There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The nest is a patch of golden algae on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has come too near the nest, and the Garibaldi carries the snail away with his mouth. The nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has gotten too close to the nest, and the Garibaldi fish struggles for more than a minute, and finally the Garibaldi carries the snail away with his mouth. The nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat rock, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has come too close to the nest, and the Garibaldi fish struggles, using his mouth trying to dislodge the snail. The nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has gotten too close to the nest, and the Garibaldi fish struggles to carry away the snail with his mouth, he drops it off the reef. A hungry Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans) stays close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae on a flat rock, and then passing females laid their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish picks up and carries away the snail with his mouth, and drops it off the reef. Hungry Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) stay close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae on a flat rock, and then passing females laid their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish picks up and carries away the snail with his mouth, and drops it off the reef. A hungry Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) stays close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) has gotten too close to the nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth to carry away the snail and drop it off the reef. A hungry Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) and Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans) stay close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of sea snail. Closer look at a wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) on a rocky reef, near the nest of a Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment, lots of planktonic particles in the water, good ocean current. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of sea snail. Closer look at a wavy turban snail (Megastraea undosa) on a rocky reef, near the nest of a Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus). The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment, lots of planktonic particles in the water, good ocean current. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Algae and seaweeds move in the good current, which brings planktonic food and nutrients. There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth to move the urchin away. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth trying to move the urchin away. A hungry Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) stays close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A closer look at a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth trying to move the urchin away. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth trying to move the urchin away. In background, Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) and Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans). The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten too close to his nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth trying to move the urchin away. In background, Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) and Opal eye fish (Girella nigricans). The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten onto the nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth to dislodge the urchin and tumble it down the rock face, and off the reef. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten onto the nest, and the Garibaldi fish uses his mouth to dislodge the urchin and move it off the nest. Meanwhile, in background, a hungry Calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) stays close in case of opportunity. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. At 2:27 the Garibaldi is re-fertilizing the eggs, or he is moving fresh oxygenated water over the crowded eggs with his fins. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then he tempted passing females to come lay their eggs on his nest, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi watches a stray bit of seaweed float past, in the current. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, on which passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, on which passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. At 0:53 the Garibaldi deflects away a small calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) which comes too near. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, good movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Good long Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. At 2:37 the Garibaldi chases away a calico bass (Paralabrax clathratus) which swims too near. At 2:53 another calico bass is escorted away. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. A giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) has gotten onto his nest, and the Garibaldi uses his mouth to move the urchin, it falls off the reef. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females laid their eggs there, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Beauty shot, good dappling sunlight on subjects. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. First the Garibaldi chases away a sheep head fish (Semicossyphus pulcher). Then the Garibaldi uses his mouth trying to move a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too near his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females laid their eggs there, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Beauty shot, good dappling sunlight on subjects. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. Senorita fish (Oxyjulis californica) passes overhead. Then the Garibaldi uses his mouth to move a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too near his nest, it falls off the reef. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females laid their eggs there, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Beauty shot, good dappling sunlight on subjects. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females laid their eggs there, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Beauty shot, good dappling sunlight on subjects. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Good long Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. At 1:01 and 1:51 the Garibaldi cleans away any algae or debris on the mass of eggs, using his mouth. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). At 3:21 two other Garibaldi fish can be seen in midwater, above reefs in background. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail. Excellent sun light dappling on the eggs and nest. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail. Excellent sun light dappling on the eggs and nest. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi uses his mouth to move a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too near his nest, to move it down the reef. Then the Garibaldi cleans away algae or debris on his mass of eggs, using his mouth. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef face, and then passing females laid their eggs there, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). There are many types of algae, Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia, and Botryoglossum farlowianum on the reef. Healthy environment. Beauty shot, good dappling sunlight on subjects. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Good long Beauty shot. Excellent color, detail, clear water, movement. Excellent sun light dappling on the subjects. Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. The Garibaldi uses his mouth trying to move a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too near his nest. Another orange Garibaldi fish can be seen in background, swimming over the next reef over. The Garibaldi nest is a patch of golden algae which the Garibaldi cultivated on a flat reef, and then passing females have laid their eggs. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Underwater view of male Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) guarding his nest. Closeup of Garibaldi fish using his mouth trying to move a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) which has gotten too near his nest. Nest is on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Healthy environment. Good eco system. Nesting behavior. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
Description:Closeup of a giant purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) on a rocky reef, on the edge of a giant kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), by the nest of a Garibaldi fish. Many types of algae and seaweeds grow on the rocky reef, see Red seaweeds which are Rhodophyta or Rhodymenia. Another red algae is Botryoglossum farlowianum. And pink or red Coralline algae is prominent and widespread. Healthy environment. Good eco system. Pacific Ocean. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.

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