Close-up of a coral with feathery polyps and a dark background.
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Benthic Ctenophores
Tentacles extend from benthic ctenophores that were observed attached to coral during Dive 14 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition at 2,362 meters (7,749 feet) depth.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue

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Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping (EX2503)