NOAA Ocean Explorer: A Crinoids (Echinoderms) and two Gorgonians (a type of coral)

Crinoids (Echinoderms) and two Gorgonians (a type of coral)

Animals such as this crinoid (front center) and the two gorgonians behind it populate the deeper areas of the banks. Crinoids are echinoderms and are related to sea stars. Gorgonians are a type of coral.

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