Sebastinae

Juvenile rockfish above typical cover at a depth of about 45 meters.

Zoanthid?

Urochordata, Porifera

Juvenile vermilions are bottom-dwelling--their blotchy coloration may provide some camouflage in this environment. This individual, about 6 cm., is just starting to acquire the adult coloration. Depth 17 m.

Photographed at depth 16 m in a characteristic position in a kelp bed. Sometimes taken in the sport fishery.

The China rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus) is a rockfish of the Pacific coast.

The rosy rockfish, Sebastes rosaceus, in its natural environment. This species is invariably seen by divers.

Large fish in front of piled sponges. Hydrocoral pointing down. Calliostoma on sponge.