A white octocoral (Hypnogorgia sp.) was collected at a depth of 90 meters (295 feet) near McGrail Bank on the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition. These octocorals were commonly associated with gorgonocephalidae basket stars.
White Octocoral
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A white octocoral (Hypnogorgia sp.) was collected at a depth of 90 meters (295 feet) near McGrail Bank on the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition. These octocorals were commonly associated with gorgonocephalidae basket stars.