These are deep sea glass sponges retrieved at 1400 feet. Glass sponges are typically very fragile and rarely hold their shape when transported to the surface.Image courtesy of Islands in the Sea 2002, NOAA/OER.
These are deep sea glass sponges retrieved at 1400 feet. Glass sponges are typically very fragile and rarely hold their shape when transported to the surface.Image courtesy of Islands in the Sea 2002, NOAA/OER.