Corals, anemones, and other marine life thrive on rocky outcrops observed during Dive 07 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition. Many of the outcrops seen during the dive were heavily weathered and contained laminations, like those seen in this image from 1,610 meters (5,282 feet) depth.
Marine Life
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration. Download larger version (jpg, 1.24 MB).

Corals, anemones, and other marine life thrive on rocky outcrops observed during Dive 07 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition. Many of the outcrops seen during the dive were heavily weathered and contained laminations, like those seen in this image from 1,610 meters (5,282 feet) depth.

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