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A benthic sweeper black coral bush (Schizopathes sp

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Description

A benthic sweeper black coral bush (Schizopathes sp.) digging out adepression as it sweeps in a circular pattern.

Credit

NOAA/OAR/OER, 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas, Leg 3.

Display Date

20160630T220920Z

Location

Mariana Islands, Okeanos Ridge

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Mariana