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This sea star was collected from a depth of 2,318 meters (7,605 feet) during Dive 04 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition.
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Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration.