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A rare occurrence of three large circular sponges growing from the same basestalk. This image is quite striking as the sponges are surrounded byIridogorgia sp. coral bushes. A large squat lobster is seen at the top ofthe main coral stalk and numerous hydroids cover the coral stalk. (Image credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana)