A Metallogorgia coral on a sediment-free ledge at 1600 meters depth.

A Metallogorgia coral on a sediment-free ledge at 1600 meters depth. The feeding polyps are located on the branches at the top of the tall stem. Note the sedimented area below the ledge on the right. Image Courtesy of the Deep Atlantic Stepping Stones Science Party, IFE , URI-IAO, and NOAA.

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