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Colonies of branching sponges growing in a linear pattern

Description

Colonies of branching sponges growing in a linear pattern. The red laser dotsindicate the sponge in the center is approximately 1 to 1.5 feet in its longestdimension.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150923T212628Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, Mid Karin Ridge

Collection

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