Andrew Sallmon Photographic Portfolio | Seait.com

The beautiful urticina anemone highlights the kelp forest floor of the famous Cannery Row, Monterey, California

The giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera grow up to 1 foot a day under the right conditions and is home to hundreds of other animals. Catalina Island, California

The bright orange garibaldi makes its home in southern californias great kelp forests. This one swims above a red gorgonian. Catalina Island, California.

The kelp forests of southern California are safe haven for the large schools of mackerel that congregate each summer. Catalina Island, California

The Dendronotus iris nudibranch feeds on tube anemones. This one has caused the anemone to retract its tentacles. Cannery Row, Monterey, California

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These two Urticina anemones in the kelp forest are viewed by a diver. Point Lobos, Carmel, California

The California state marine fish, the Garibaldi zealously guards it's egg nest. Catalina Island, California

The giant sea bass, once thought to be extinct has made a sensational recovery. These animals are now protected by law. Catalina Island, California, USA

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Underwater photographer Andrew Sallmon has an extensive collection of images he has photographed ranging from Sharks, Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise, Seals, Sealions, Manta Rays, Marbled rays, Nudibranch, Shrimp, Giant Sea Bass