Large bubblegum coral (Paragorgia sp.) with a number of snakestar (Euryalida) associates in its branches, seen during dive 6 of Deep Connections 2019 expedition.
Paragorgia with Snakestar Associates
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Large bubblegum coral (Paragorgia sp.) with a number of snakestar (Euryalida) associates in its branches, seen during Dive 06 of the Deep Connections 2019 expedition.

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