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The large white object is a closed up sea anemone

Description

The large white object is a closed up sea anemone. The lower Sebastes sp. ispursuing the myctophid fish which came within its striking range. Seeexpn0314 for myctophid location in previous image.

Credit

NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition

Display Date

20130812T155502Z

Location

Canyon between Powell and Lydonia Canyons, 655m

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition