Ocean Explorer: Mussel Bed Habitat

deep sea mussel bed

Mussel bed habitat of the Florida Escarpment seep site. Trochid gastropods and an occasional anemone take up residence on the shells. A purple sea cucumber lurks in the upper right-hand corner. Photo taken using I. Macdonald camera system.

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