Close-up of a bulbous, spiky deep-sea fish with large eyes against dark rocks.

Goosefish

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This goosefish (Sladenia sp) was observed tucked in a rock crevasse at a depth of 1,050 meters (3,445 feet). Seen during Dive 03 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition.