An unexpected finds during the first dive, Acarnus sp.

One of the unexpected finds during the first dive was this Acarnus sp. The science crew had never collected this sponge before, and even though it is not the desired Forcepia, the sponge will be tested to determine if any useful products can be isolated.

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