NOAA Ocean Explorer: Buccionid whelks and bluish-purplish unidentified mat

Buccionid whelks and bluish-purplish unidentified mat

Buccionid whelks (the large ivory-colored gastropods) are probably using their siphons to deposit feed. Snails, limpets and polychaete worms are also visible, as well as a blue/purple mat which is yet to be identified.

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