Madrepora (stony coral) on right, with Paramuricea gorgonian (soft coral) and Asteroschema ophiuroids (brittlestar) on left.

Taken from center of mosaic with the camera facing forward, this image shows Madrepora (right), with Paramuricea gorgonian (soft coral) and Asteroschema ophiuroids, or brittle stars (on the left). Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: August 30 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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