This small urchin was observed resting on the muddy seafloor at a depth of 560 meters (1,837 feet) at Tillamook Flats during the first dive of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration.
Small Urchin
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This small urchin was observed resting on the muddy seafloor at a depth of 560 meters (1,837 feet) at Tillamook Flats during the first dive of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration.