Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition. Paragorgia polyps. When retracted, the
pinnate tentacles of the polyp are less evident. This is a defensive posture to
guard the tasty polyps from predators.
Image ID: expl0132, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect Location: Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska Credit: Gulf of Alaska 2004. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration
