This 1.5-meter (5-foot) sponge, Xestospongia sp. was spotted at McGrail Bank during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.
1.5-meter (5-foot) Sponge
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This 1.5-meter (5-foot) sponge, Xestospongia sp. was spotted at McGrail Bank during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.