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The Crossota jellyfish, a small deep-sea hydrozoan known for its striking translucent bell and vivid internal coloration, is drawing public interest following material shared by NOAA Ocean Exploration. The creature lives in the ocean's midnight zone and is rarely seen by the public, making each encounter a highlight of deep-sea expeditions.
- 2NOAA highlights striking spiral shape of Iridogorgia corals▼Beautiful Characteristic Spiral of Iridogorgia Corals
NOAA Ocean Exploration is drawing attention to Iridogorgia corals, deep-sea creatures known for their distinctive spiral shape that stands out on the ocean floor. The agency shared images of the corals' characteristic twisted form, which can grow several feet tall in deep waters. Ocean enthusiasts and marine biology followers are admiring the unusual beauty of these rarely seen animals.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration has highlighted a stalked crinoid, an ancient marine animal related to sea stars and sea urchins, observed during deep-sea exploration work. These creatures attach to the seafloor by a stalk and use feather-like arms to filter food from the water. Sightings like this draw attention to how little of the deep ocean has been documented and studied.