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White Octocoral
A white octocoral (Hypnogorgia sp.) was collected at a depth of 90 meters (295 feet) near McGrail Bank on the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition. These octocorals were commonly associated with gorgonocephalidae basket stars.
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Image courtesy of Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats.