May 6, 2021: Jonah Crab

This Jonah crab was observed enjoying a snack during an Our Deepwater Backyard: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts 2014 expedition dive to explore Washington Canyon at a depth of 645 meters (2,116 feet).

Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts 2014. Download larger version (jpg, 1.8 MB).

This Jonah crab was observed enjoying a snack during an Our Deepwater Backyard: Exploring Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts 2014 expedition dive to explore Washington Canyon at a depth of 645 meters (2,116 feet).