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pl23_expn3310.jpg

A striking area of rock covered in a glassy manganese coating almost devoid oflife on the Atlantis II Seamount complex

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Description

A striking area of rock covered in a glassy manganese coating almost devoid oflife on the Atlantis II Seamount complex. A small sponge and an odd translucent vase shaped life form are seen in this image as well as other small life forms.

Credit

NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program; Our Deepwater Backyard

Display Date

20140927T205104Z

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collections

Modern Expeditions

Our Deepwater Backyard 2014