A deep-water sponge Pachastrella monilifera

A deep-water sponge Pachastrella monilifera is found on the Lophelia coral reefs. Image courtesy of Islands in the Stream 2002, HBOI, NOAA/OER.

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Islands in the Stream

IIS 2002: Exploring Underwater Oases: What’s in a Name - Coral Reef?

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