We observed our first bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) of the expedition during Dive 07 of Windows to the Deep 2021, this one at a depth of 3,191 meters (1.98 feet). Interestingly, this genus had not been reported at this depth from the Atlantic and our observations could represent a range extension.
Bubblegum Coral
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Windows to the Deep 2021.
Download largest version (jpg, 1.2 MB).

We observed our first bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) of the expedition during Dive 07 of Windows to the Deep 2021, this one at a depth of 3,191 meters (1.98 feet). Interestingly, this genus had not been reported at this depth from the Atlantic and our observations could represent a range extension.