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pl23_expn4342.jpg

A relatively large Iridogorgia bella coral dominates this scene on the NorthPioneer Ridge

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Description

A relatively large Iridogorgia bella coral dominates this scene on the NorthPioneer Ridge. A squat lobster seems to be matching the pattern of the spiral.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150815T224751Z

Location

Hawaii, North Pioneer Ridge

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2015 Hohonu Moana