This large sea fan Plumarella pourtalessi

This large sea fan Plumarella pourtalessi expands a basketstar in the current to capture plankton. Image courtesy of Islands in the Stream 2002, John Reed ,NOAA/OER.

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Islands in the Stream

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

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery