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A different view of the small black coral seen in image expn5376 that shows afan-like top section attached to a stalk

Description

A different view of the small black coral seen in image expn5376 that shows afan-like top section attached to a stalk. The polyps are a translucent brownish color.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150921T200207Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, ESE of Johnston Atoll, Lone Cone

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana