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June 9, 2021: Sea Star

During the Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013, we saw this purple sea star while exploring the east wall of Hydrographer Canyon off the coast of New England to characterize and discover the canyon’s benthic habitats and biodiversity.

Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013. Download larger version (jpg, 1.5 MB).

During the Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013, we saw this purple sea star while exploring the east wall of Hydrographer Canyon off the coast of New England to characterize and discover the canyon’s benthic habitats and biodiversity. Watch video highlights from the dive.