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Description
A rare occurrence of three large circular sponges growing from the same basestalk. This image is quite striking as the sponges are surrounded byIridogorgia sp. coral bushes. A large squat lobster is seen at the top ofthe main coral stalk and numerous hydroids cover the coral stalk.
Credit
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana
Display Date
20150817T000621Z
Location
Hawaii, North Maro Ridge
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana