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Estuary to Abyss Expedition 2004. Of the eight rock specimens collected onthis expedition, three rock types were found: (A) Mn-phosphorite pavement rock,some of which included large nodules; (B) loosely cemented foraminifera ooze;and (C) well-cemented foraminiferan limestone that formed ledges and overhangs. (Image credit: Estuary to Abyss 2004. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration)