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A scene reminiscent of an Arizona cactus garden but, instead of saguaro cactus,numerous Walteria sp

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A scene reminiscent of an Arizona cactus garden but, instead of saguaro cactus,numerous Walteria sp. sponges are seen and a diverse array of octocorals. Ayellow feather star crinoid is perched on a large Walteria sp. sponge in thecenter of the photo. (Image credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana)

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150812T002026Z

Category

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2015 Hohonu Moana