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. Panda of the sea with the Point Pinos Lighthouse in the background. . . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #Monterey #dadjokes #jokes #pacificgrove #orca #killerwhales @seemonterey (at Pacific Grove, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRyYYsPOSq/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Cabezon’s are one of my favorite fish species I find diving. I always get excited when I see them. They are extremely stoic creatures. They love to sit and stare. When I stare into their eyes, I always have a moment with them. What do you see in its eye? . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #pacificgrove #Monterey https://www.instagram.com/p/CXO5iRxvuuo/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Killer whales live in a matriarchal society. This means the oldest female has the most power! My mom has always been a free spirit kind of person. “Oh you want to climb rocks for fun? Go for it! Oh you want to be a scientist studying fish? That’s sounds cool!” . . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #Monterey #pacificgrove #orca #killerwhales #momsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMrUsrPuo6/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Hermit crabs Hermit crabs can be left-handed or right-handed… Left clawed and right clawed??? . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #pacificgrove #monterey https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJYofmp2sU/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Some like to drive, I like to dive. Enjoy the weekend while it’s still here 🤙🏻 . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #natureissocool #naturephotography #discoverocean #california #coldwaterdiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CXHXbEwP5lb/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Prey and predator. Who is eating who though? Tube anemone and rainbow nudibranch. Rainbow nudibranchs will feed on the tentacles of tube anemones. While it all happens in the blink of an eye, certain people have gotten this amazing event, like @ocean_phil! Check out his video. . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #pacificgrove #Monterey #nudibranchs https://www.instagram.com/p/CXHS2jFvJl3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Bumper at sunset. You can tell this is Bumper because his fin at the top curves to the right. . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #Monterey #pacificgrove #orca #killerwhales https://www.instagram.com/p/CXALxnmptHT/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Do you need a little kelp? We use kelp all the time. You just don’t always think about it. I bet you used it this morning. I know I will have some later today. Kelp is in your toothpaste and in many foods, like ice cream. Will you be having kelp today? . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #pacificgrove #Monterey #kelp #kelpforest https://www.instagram.com/p/CW66zKGvus7/?utm_medium=tumblr

. A sunset of a lifetime with some amazing orca! This has to be one of my favorite photos of all time! . . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #Monterey #pacificgrove #orca #killerwhales https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3y8UivbOp/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Today was a great way to end the holiday weekend. I am extremely thankful for all the amazing people in my life. I got to see one of my favorite pods, the OCT044’s. They are locally known as the CA51’s, but there isn’t an updated public catalog using this system. I am using the OCT numbers because the general public can easily access the catalog and identify and double-check individual killer whales. . . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #Monterey #pacificgrove #orca #killerwhales https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2SQ-rr0wD/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Just below the surface. Eel grass are an important part of many near shore ecosystems. They are like the redwood trees in the forest. They are the backbone and shelter for many different species. It’s crazy how it feels like a different world just below the surface. . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #pacificgrove #monterey (at Pacific Grove, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW1VXKNhLWJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Opalescent Nudibranch (Hermissenda opalescens) This nudibranch is one of the most common nudibranch that I see while diving here in the ~52*F water in Monterey. Some say that if you dip your feet in the water, your feet turn blue. However, for me it’s worth it to see these vibrantly colored animals! Do you know why they are so colorful? . . . . #uwphotography #uwphotos #underwaterphotography #nature #montereybay #natureissocool #canon #naturephotography #discoverocean #monterey #california #coldwaterdiving #wildlife #californiadiving #nudibranch #slugs https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwJpnkBeXz/?utm_medium=tumblr

. Hungry hungry—closest land relative is a—hippo! That is be a game I would play now all the time. Instead of Hungry Hippos it would be Hungry Humpbacks. . . . . . #wow #whales #whale #wildlife #ocean #california #wildlifeviewing #nature #canon #california #humpback #mosslanding #hippo #hungry (at Blue Ocean Whale Watch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoqbQePqGZ/?utm_medium=tumblr