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The large white object has the shape of Bathypathes alternata but appears to bedead

Description

The large white object has the shape of Bathypathes alternata but appears to bedead. There is an orange red starfish at its base. Look carefully and you will find a number of rock sea pens many of which are bent from left to right.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150913T223446Z

Location

Hawaii, Niihau

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana