Dr. Scott France smelling a sponge

Dr. Scott France smells a sponge that was retrieved by Alvin. Dr. Les Watling had informed everyone that some sponges have a distinctive smell. Dr. France confirmed that this sponge did not smell at all. Photo by L. Rear.

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