Wildlife of Monterey Bay Poster Print

A colorful collage of scientifically accurate illustration of various species of animal life native to Monterey Bay in California. The layout features over twenty different types of marine animals, including some that are endangered species.

Species included:

BAT RAY (Myliobatis californica) • BRANDT’S CORMORANT (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) • BROWN PELICAN (Pelecanus occidentalis) • COPPER ROCKFISH (Sebastes caurinus) • EASTERN PACIFIC RED OCTOPUS (Octopus rubescens) • GIANT GREEN ANEMONES (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) • GRAY WHALE (Eschrichtius robustus) • HARBOR PORPOISE (Phocoena phocoena) • HARBOR SEAL (Phoca vitulina) • HEERMANN’S GULL (Larus heermanni) • LEOPARD SHARK (Triakis semifasciata) • LINGCOD (Ophiodon elongatus) • LONG-BILLED CURLEW (Numenius americanus) • OCHRE SEA STARS (Pisaster ochraceus) • PACIFIC SEA NETTLE (Chrysaora fuscescens) • PURPLE SHORE CRAB (Hemigrapsus nudus) • SEA OTTER (Enhydra lutris) • SPANISH SHAWL (Flabellina iodinea) • SHORT-BEAKED DOLPHIN (Delphinus delphis) • SURFBIRD (Aphriza virgata) • WOLF EEL (Anarrhichthys ocellatus)

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.

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Wildlife of Monterey Bay Poster

Monterey Bay is a world-renowned marine sanctuary, often called the “Serengeti of the Sea,” teeming with diverse marine life like sea otters, whales (gray, humpback, blue), dolphins, sea lions, seals, and numerous seabirds. The area features a world class Aquarium, whale watching tours, and coastal spots like Moss Landing. Key species include otters, elephant seals, pelicans, rockfish, and varied invertebrates. Monterey Bay is the benefit of many research and conservation efforts which help improve the understanding of the ecosystem and ways to keep the animals in the area protected and thriving.

For more information on Wildlife of Monterey Bay visit: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay Aquarium , and iNaturalist.org as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Wildlife of Monterey Bay poster features scientifically accurate illustrations of various type of animals native to the area. The artistic design is complete with both common and scientific names. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. The posters can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.