A section of carbonate ledge running through the target sites of discovery for the Southeast Deep Coral Initiative expedition. Invertebrates visible in the image include a golden crab (Chaceon fenneri) and juvenile sea fans. Laser dots are spaced 10 centimeters apart as a measurement reference.
Section of Carbonate Ledge
Image courtesy of NOAA Southeast Deep Coral Initiative and Pelagic Research Services. Download larger version (jpg, 1.4 MB).

A section of carbonate ledge running through the target sites of discovery for the Southeast Deep Coral Initiative expedition. Invertebrates visible in the image include a golden crab (Chaceon fenneri) and juvenile sea fans. Laser dots are spaced 10 centimeters apart as a measurement reference.

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