Close-up of a pinkish sea cucumber with protrusions and white dots, resting on a rocky surface.
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Sea Cucumber
A sea cucumber (Synallactida) observed on the fifteenth dive of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition. This individual was collected as it may represent an undescribed species. Collection was made at a depth of 2,257 meters (7,406 feet).
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue