Sclerothamnus D2 Explorer 1
Summary
This is a photograph of a Hexactinellid sponge in the Genus Sclerothamnus, photographed by NOAA's Deep Discoverer ROV at a depth of 1,000-3,000 meters below sea level near Johnston Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This exedition, (EX1706), took place in July 2017, and is searchable as "Laulima O Ka Moana: Exploring Deep Monument Waters Around Johnston Atoll". This photo is available online at this link. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/waf/okeanos-animal-guide/SceptrulophoraOther023.html
Tags
hexactinellida
johnston atoll
noaa r 337 okeanos explorer ship 1988
national oceanic and atmospheric administration
porifera
sclerothamnus
Date
01/07/2017
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Link
Copyright info
public domain