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December 8, 2020: Anemone

This anemone, which measured an impressive 10 centimeters (4 inches) across, was seen during a dive at Whiting Seamount at ~1,300 meters (4,265 feet) depth as part of the Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs expedition.

For other interesting critters encountered during the expedition, visit the “Animals of the Deep Sea” mission log.

Credit

Image courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs.