Rugged, eroded rock seen at a depth of 140 meters (460 feet) on Elvers Banks during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition was rich in biodiversity. In this image are crinoids, black corals, plate sponges, and a scorpionfish.
Elvers Banks
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Rugged, eroded rock seen at a depth of 140 meters (460 feet) on Elvers Banks during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition was rich in biodiversity. In this image are crinoids, black corals, plate sponges, and a scorpionfish.