Overall, sponges were less dominant during Dive 11 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition than on previous expedition dives. This glass vase sponge was seen providing a home for a beautiful crinoid at a depth of 1,240 meters (4,068 feet).
Crinoid on Glass Vase Sponge
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones: New England and Corner Rise Seamounts. Download larger version (jpg, 1.2 MB).

Overall, sponges were less dominant during Dive 11 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition than on previous expedition dives. This glass vase sponge was seen providing a home for a beautiful crinoid at a depth of 1,240 meters (4,068 feet).

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