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Corals on a seamount

Corals on a seamount at 520 metres depth.

DTIS photo of corals on the hard volcanic rocks of Scott Island seamount at 520 metres depth.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 115.18 KB
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