Sea-urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) , sea-star (Asterias rubens) and sea-star (Solaster endeca). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Sea-urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis), sea-star (Asterias rubens) and sea-star (Solaster endeca) showing concentration at depth caused by desalination of the top layer of water. Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile) and sea-urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Ascidia (Ascidia Halocintia) and unknown eggs. Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Ascidia (Ascidia Halocintia) and unknown eggs. Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Ascidia (Ascidia Halocintia) and unknown eggs. Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Sea-star Crossaster papposus. Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia?). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia?). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 13C; air temp 7 C; depth 6 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Metridium senile). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia?). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia?). Kislaia Bay, Lat. 69 18.0, Long. 33 40.5 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 3 C; depth 8 meters.

Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 9 C; depth 8 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia ?) and shrimp. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 2C; air temp 9 C; depth 18 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia ?) and shrimps. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 2C; air temp 9 C; depth 18 meters.

Actinia (Actiniaria Tealia ?) and shrimps. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 2C; air temp 9 C; depth 18 meters.

Running red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 3C; air temp 9 C; depth 12 meters.

Returning with catch. Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 9 C.

Typical view of the coast of Kola bay in the spring. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 9 C.

Novice diver Vladislav A. Kartashov of theMMBI . Returning with catch. Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 10 C.

The domestic crab (Lithodes maja) is becoming very rare. This specim is being displayed by MMBI post-graduate student Lyudmila Pavlova, a benthologist. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 10 C.

The domestic crabs (Lithodes maja) and (Hyas araneus) are becoming rare. Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 6C; air temp 10 C; depth 12-18 meters.

Healing trace of an injury on a living female red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 10 C; depth 18 meters.

Healing trace of an injury on a living female red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 10 C; depth 18 meters.

Healing trace of an injury on a living female red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). Kola Bay at Retinskoe, Lat. 69 7.2 N, Long. 33 24.2 E. Water temp 4C; air temp 10 C; depth 18 meters.

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Group of tuna in the eastern chamber of the trap at Favignana. Depth 22 meters.

Photo taken in the chamber of death in the trap at Favignana. Depth 16 meters.

Tuna ensnared near the mouth of the fish trap. Depth 25 meters. This tuna weighed 270 kilograms (approximately 600 pounds.)

Tuna processing plant at Favignana. The site where the decapitated tuna were hung was referred to as "IL BOSCO", (The Forest.)

The landed tuna were moved by trolley from the boat to the plant.

The chamber of death of the trap at Favignana.

A raised landing net brings the tuna to the surface.

A raised landing net brings the tuna to the surface.

A raised landing net brings the tuna to the surface.