Slopes of manganese crusted basalt on Bear Seamount were characterized by a high diversity of deep-sea corals and sponges.
Bear Seamount
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Slopes of manganese crusted basalt on Bear Seamount were characterized by a high diversity of deep-sea corals and sponges.

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