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Deep sea coral

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Description

Deep sea coral. Lophelia pertusa with polyps extended and a small bivalve. (Image credit: NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition)

Credit

NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition

Display Date

20130811T134315Z

Location

Between Heezen and Nygren Canyons, 822-498m

Category

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition