Geo 730: September 28, Day 636: Shy (Con)Seal(ment)

Here's another example of how this resistant basalt provides habitat for a wide variety of sea creatures. He (or she) was watching very carefully as we explored the southeast end of Cobble Beach, staying mostly hidden behind the rocks. The seal would lower itself out of sight for a moment, then slowly pop up to check on us again. It's not easy to spot at this scale, but look for the light spot, right near the center of the photo. Maybe a crop would help:

Peek-a-Boo!

Photo unaltered. July 15, 2014. FlashEarth Location.