We observed several species of slime stars during Dive 14 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, including this Pteraster sp. This slime star was measured to be over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in size and was observed at 2,133 meters (6,998 feet). Slime stars are recognizable by having a central opening with an outer covering.
Pteraster sp.
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We observed several species of slime stars during Dive 14 of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition, including this Pteraster sp. This slime star was measured to be over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in size and was observed at 2,133 meters (6,998 feet). Slime stars are recognizable by having a central opening with an outer covering.

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