Some shots at the Seymour Long Aquarium operated by UCSC in Santa Cruz.

A Swell Shark egg due to hatch in November 2011.

Wow, a real live Octopus! Complete with it's own palette of colors.

I was told she is a female frequently laying eggs and waiting for the male to appear, who happens to still be in the ocean.

The eating side of an Abalone.

I regret to report that I took more photos then I took notes hence, all I can tell you is, this isn't a spider.

Come dance with me.

and then I went to Capitola.

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