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Perhaps one of the most unique sponges seen in NOAA's Ocean Explorationprogram

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Description

Perhaps one of the most unique sponges seen in NOAA's Ocean Explorationprogram. This sponge takes the form of a small branched bush similar to theappearance of many deep sea corals.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150820T204604Z

Location

Hawaii, Transit to Nihoa from NWHI

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2015 Hohonu Moana