A multi-armed brisingid sea star clings to a dark, heavily textured rocky surface in the deep ocean.
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Brisingid Sea Star
This brisingid sea star was seen clinging to a rock during Dive 01 of 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping Exploration expedition. It was one of several sea stars observed during the dive.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping Exploration