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Paragorgia sp

Description

Paragorgia sp. deep sea coral. This bright red coral has bright red brittlestars wrapped around its branches. The peachwhite crinkly material in theimage center is unidentified.

Credit

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

Display Date

20130813T194921Z

Location

Lydonia Canyon, southwestern wall, 1236-1136m

Collection

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