Bamboo corals (family Isididae) were the most frequently observed corals throughout the second dive of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. This particular colony, seen at 2,605 meters (8,547 feet) depth, measured nearly 2 meters (6.5 feet) tall!
Bamboo Corals (family Isididae)
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Bamboo corals (family Isididae) were the most frequently observed corals throughout the second dive of the 2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones expedition. This particular colony, seen at 2,605 meters (8,547 feet) depth, measured nearly 2 meters (6.5 feet) tall!

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