Researchers examine stranded ocean sunfish on overcast beach

A large ocean sunfish (Mola mola) lies stranded on a wet, sandy beach, centered in the frame. The fish has a rough, grayish-brown, mottled skin texture and is positioned facing left. Two individuals are kneeling on either side of the fish to examine it. On the left, a woman with long hair wears a navy blue beanie, a gray zip-up jacket, and dark waterproof overalls, reaching out to touch the sunfish with a gloved hand. On the right, another person wears a light gray beanie and a bright blue hooded jacket, kneeling and holding a smartphone to photograph the fish. The background features a cold, overcast coastline with ocean waves gently lapping at the shore under a pale, cloudy sky. The lighting is soft and diffused, characteristic of an overcast day, casting minimal shadows. The composition is a medium shot capturing the interaction between the researchers and the marine specimen, emphasizing the scale and texture of the sunfish against the damp, reflective beach surface. The atmosphere is scientific and observational.