NOAA Ocean Explorer: Steamship Portland

Anemone on the ship's bow

A chrysanthemum-like anemone and a tulip-like boltenia are actually benthic (seafloor) animals. They have attached themselves to the bow of the mystery ship. Image courtesy of NOAA/NURC-UConn/The Science Channel.

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