Sieved sample from a core slice. This sieve collects particles and small animals greater than 0.3 mm in size. Mostly rocks and shells are shown here although more organisms are visible when looked at under the microscope.

A sieved sample from a core slice. This sieve collects particles and small animals that are greater than 0.3 mm in size. Mostly rocks and shells can be seen in this image, but more organisms are visible when the sample is viewed under the microscope. Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

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