Coral skeleton
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2013 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A coral skeleton, likely of the genus Primnoa, collected by the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Jason 2 and photographed in the wet lab on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Ronald H. Brown. Its branching pattern and growth structure resemble those of trees on land.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.