NOAA Ocean Explorer: Gulf of Mexico 2003

Alderdice Bank features two towers of basalt over 60’ tall, and one large elevated region to the east, featuring sponges, gorgonians, and leafy green algae.

Alderdice Bank features two towers of basalt over 60’ tall, and one large elevated region to the east, featuring sponges, gorgonians, and leafy green algae. Bathymetry courtesy of J. Gardner/USGS and image courtesy of D. Weaver/FGBNMS.

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