Several stalked glass sponges grow on the surface of pillow lobes dusted with fine sediment. Seen during Dive 07 of the second Voyage to the Ridge 2022 expedition at a depth of 3,180 meters (1.98 miles).
Stalked Glass Sponges
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Several stalked glass sponges grow on the surface of pillow lobes dusted with fine sediment. Seen during Dive 07 of the second Voyage to the Ridge 2022 expedition at a depth of 3,180 meters (1.98 miles).