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Iridogorgia Coral
This beautifully spiraling Iridogorgia coral was observed at a depth of 1,695 meters (5,561 feet) during Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition Dive 01. Iridogorgia, along with Paragorgia, Metallogorgia, and Paramercidae, were the dominant coral fauna present during the dive.