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A whitish gray Graneledone sp

Description

A whitish gray Graneledone sp. octopus hanging out in a cave in the wall of the canyon. Acesta clams, Solenosmilia variabilis coral, many small yellow and white sponges, and a brisingid starfish are also seen.

Credit

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

Display Date

20130813T163758Z

Location

Lydonia Canyon, southwestern wall, 1236-1136m

Collection

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