Close-up of coral with polyps and orange patches against a dark background.

Benthic Ctenophores

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Tentacles extend from benthic ctenophores that were observed attached to coral during Dive 14 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition at 2,362 meters (7,749 feet) depth.