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pl23_expl9395.jpg

A small paragorgia coral with polyps retracted extending horizontally outwardfrom a ledge

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Description

A small paragorgia coral with polyps retracted extending horizontally outwardfrom a ledge. Acesta clams are also seen and yellow paramuricean coral.Deep sea coral.

Credit

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

Display Date

20130803T193625Z

Location

Oceanographer Canyon, west wall, 1236-1150m

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition