Red vermillion crab (Paralomis verrilli) dangling off a yellow sponge, amidst a white sponge, white coral, shrimp, brittle stars, and an isopod on the Davidson Seamount (1360 meters).

A red vermillion crab (Paralomis verrilli) dangles from a yellow sponge, amidst a white sponge, white coral, shrimp, brittle stars, and an isopod on the Davidson Seamount at 1,360 m depth. Image courtesy of NOAA/MBARI 2002.

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Davidson Seamount: Exploring Ancient Coral Gardens

Davidson Seamount: Exploring Ancient Coral Gardens — Coral Conservation

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery