Deck photos of each sample reveal details that are valuable when paired with in situ images of each specimen. This orange encrusting sponge on a rock was the first sample collected during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.
Orange Encrusting Sponge Sample
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Deck photos of each sample reveal details that are valuable when paired with in situ images of each specimen. This orange encrusting sponge on a rock was the first sample collected during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.