Underwater beauty shot. Medium shot, showing the place in the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest where a rocky reef has a Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) nest. See the patch of golden algae on which passing females have laid their eggs. The fish removes debris off the eggs with his mouth. Natural sun light in pretty blue water. Good movement of kelp and seaweeds in ocean current. Healthy eco system. Environmental good news. Pacific Ocean. Nesting behavior. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.

BC180502_0154
$$$
RM
35 sec

Underwater beauty shot. Medium shot, showing the place in the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest where a rocky reef has a Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) nest. See the patch of golden algae on which passing females have laid their eggs. The fish removes debris off the eggs with his mouth. Natural sun light in pretty blue water. Good movement of kelp and seaweeds in ocean current. Healthy eco system. Environmental good news. Pacific Ocean. Nesting behavior. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.

Underwater beauty shot. Medium shot, showing the place in the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest where a rocky reef has a Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) nest. See the patch of golden algae on which passing females have laid their eggs. The fish removes debris off the eggs with his mouth. Natural sun light in pretty blue water. Good movement of kelp and seaweeds in ocean current. Healthy eco system. Environmental good news. Pacific Ocean. Nesting behavior. California Channel Islands. North America West Coast.
 
Sequence: Garibaldi courtship and nesting behavior
The Shot: Close Up
Subject: Animal Fish Plant Single Algae Garibaldi Giant Kelp Damselfish Eggs Hypsypops rubicundus Macrocystis pyrifera Male Rock Aggressive
Action: Alert Defend Guard Nest Parent Protect Protective Reproduction Spawn Swim
Environment: Day Underwater Coast Kelp Forest Marine Sanctuary Ocean Rocky Reef Temperate Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands of California North America North Pacific Ocean Southern California United States

Pricing Calculator:
License Fee: $ Rights Managed (Premium)
License Terms:
Duration Used:
Delivery Options: