A goosefish with a flat, textured body and protruding eyes nestled in dark rocks.
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Goosefish
This goosefish (Sladenia sp) was observed tucked in a rock crevasse at a depth of 1,050 meters (3,445 feet). Seen during Dive 03 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue