Map of known deep coral occurrences in and around Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

A black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) glides across the ocean. Although they nest in the Hawaiian Islands, these birds are commonly seen in the offshore areas of the Olympic coast during their feeding flights. Image courtesy of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

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Olympic Coast 2006: June 3 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery