Purple Sea Urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, with dead urchin shell attached, at Tongue Point in Salt Creek Recreation Area along the Strait of J

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Purple Sea Urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, with dead urchin shell attached, at Tongue Point in Salt Creek Recreation Area along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic Peninsula, Washington State, USA

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Location: Tongue Point, Salt Creek Recreation Area, Washington State, USA
Photo credit: © Lee Rentz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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