A tripod fish positions itself facing into the current, perhaps waiting for its next meal. Image captured by the Little Hercules ROV at 2100 meters depth on 'Site G', explored July 26, 2010 during the INDEX SATAL 2010 Expedition.
Tripod Fish
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A tripod fish positions itself facing into the current, perhaps waiting for its next meal. Image captured by the Little Hercules ROV at 2100 meters depth on 'Site G', explored July 26, 2010 during the INDEX SATAL 2010 Expedition.