Numerous algal species, such as this Caulerpa sp., were discovered as new records for Hawaii.

Numerous algal species, such as this Caulerpa sp., were discovered as new records for Hawaii. We only found one specimen of this Caulerpa sp. at 56 m depth. It had an iridescent yellow appearance, and grew in Halimeda sand and coral rubble. Image courtesy of Deep Water Macroalgal Meadows 2004 Exploration, NOAA-OE

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