Marine science illustration students explore the waters of Monterey Bay

Using graphite pencils and pieces of paper, they tried to make these relics look as realistic as possible, capturing textures, shapes, and shadows.

"Typically, people would see this and wouldn't give it a second thought," said UCSC history major Rebecca "Roxy" Maas, 21, referring to the seaweed loop she was drawing. "They would step right over it."

But the UCSC Summer Session marine illustration course, taught by professional artist and UCSC alum Amadeo Bachar, encourages students to notice what they overlooked before.

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