This unlucky primnoid coral was seen being eaten by several sea stars at a depth of 570 meters (1,870 feet) during the seventh Seascape Alaska 3 expedition dive. Sea stars are known predators of corals…this coral didn’t stand a chance!
Predation
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This unlucky primnoid coral was seen being eaten by several sea stars at a depth of 570 meters (1,870 feet) during the seventh Seascape Alaska 3 expedition dive. Sea stars are known predators of corals…this coral didn’t stand a chance!