A male giant sea bass nudges a female giant sea bass to encourage spawning

A male giant sea bass nudges a female giant sea bass to encourage spawning as they swim in a tight circle. This courting pair of giant sea bass is deep in the kelp forest at Catalina Island. In summer months, giant sea bass gather in kelp forests in California to form courtship and mating aggregations, eventually leading to spawning. USA, Stereolepis gigas, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39435
A male giant sea bass nudges a female giant sea bass to encourage spawning as they swim in a tight circle. This courting pair of giant sea bass is deep in the kelp forest at Catalina Island. In summer months, giant sea bass gather in kelp forests in California to form courtship and mating aggregations, eventually leading to spawning. USA

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Species: Giant black sea bass, Stereolepis gigas
Location: Catalina Island, California
Image ID: 39435
Format: Digital 2:3
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