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White Beggiatoa Mats on the Seafloor of Astoria Canyon

Detailed Description

White beggiatoa mats cover the seafloor of Astoria Canyon off the coast of Oregon. These mats appear to be more widespread than when a previous sampling cruise came through in 2016.

Sources/Usage

Courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute