Shortspine thornyhead fish were frequently spotted on the seafloor or along rock walls during Dive 08 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition. This one allowed us to get up close at a depth of 909 meters (2,982 feet).
Shortspine Thornyhead Fish
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Shortspine thornyhead fish were frequently spotted on the seafloor or along rock walls during Dive 08 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition. This one allowed us to get up close at a depth of 909 meters (2,982 feet).