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A unique appearing anthomastus coral with polyps extended

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Description

A unique appearing anthomastus coral with polyps extended. Large brittle stararms are also seen, a variety of small corals, and a white sponge.

Credit

NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program

Display Date

2011 April 22

Location

California, Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Is. area