The Fetch1 AUV and one of its developers pass by a large clump of the sponge Callyspongia vaginalis.

Man and machine explore Bonaire's reefs. The Fetch1 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and one of its developers, Dr. Mark Patterson, pass by a large clump of the sponge Callyspongia vaginalis. Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.

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