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Paragorgia sp. deep sea coral with polyps extended. Upper right is a smallbamboo coral with polyps extended. The white smooth material at top ofimage appears to be a worm-like animal. Each has a white tip at the end insight. One is seen curled around the bamboo coral also.
Credit
NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition
Display Date
20130809T154506Z
Location
Heezen Canyon, southwestern wall, 924-742m
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition