A magnificent coral Iridogorgia magnispiralis

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deepwater Wonders of Wake
April 23, 2024
Media Photo/Video

Photos for News Media Use Only

A hollow circle coral with long, thin pieces coming out from it in a spoke.
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Deepwater Wonders of Wake

Deep-sea octocorals that are known to be bioluminescent.

Download (528.03 KB)
Natural History Museum
Research News