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pl23_expn4393.jpg

A large stalked sponge that appears to be dying (dead?) of old age

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Description

A large stalked sponge that appears to be dying (dead?) of old age. Numerousbamboo corals are in the image. A large starfish is on the dead sponge in thebackground.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150803T004657Z

Location

Hawaii, East Necker Seamount

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2015 Hohonu Moana