The stempost of the wreck is covered in Lophelia, Stalk Barnacles, Acesta clams and Anemones.

The stempost (pimary bow timber) of the wreck is covered in Lophelia, Stalk Barnacles, Acesta clams, and anemones. A little Eumunida picta is also evident in the lower corner. Image courtesy of Stephanie Lessard-Pilon using the Aquapix camera, Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: September 6 Log

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