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Crabs and Sponge
A golden crab takes a peek inside of a glass sponge, where another crab has taken refuge. Seen during the first dive of the 2012 Gulf of Mexico expedition, while exploring a relatively shallow rocky scarp at a depth of approximately 450 meters (1,476 feet). Watch a video of highlights from the dive.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, Gulf of Mexico Expedition 2012