A cnidarian (soft coral?) bent over in a strong current. The linear feature in the left foreground is probably fishing line - marine debris.

Image ID: expl2885, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: California, Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Is. area
Photo Date: 2011 April 25
Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program

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