The underside of a Pacific electric ray (Torpedo californica) cruising above the bottom of Monterey Harbor. These rays use electricity to shock and stun their prey. Divers also need to be wary of their shock.

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The SIMoN photo library contains 4233 digital images of animals, habitats, locations, and issues of the Cordell Bank, Gulf of Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Use the search options below to find images of interest. You will be able to browse thumbnails of images then download a high resolution version.

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