Catsharks such as this chain catshark, appear to be common in the Gulf.

Catsharks, such as this chain catshark, appear to be common in the Gulf of Mexico. Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2008: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs, and Wrecks.

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Lophelia II 2008

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