Typical view of a deep bottom after red king crab's aggressive invasion. Only sea anemones (Actiniaria g.sp), and soft corals (Eunephthya sp) remain. Kola Bay at Belokanenka, Lat. 69 6.4 N, Long. 33 22.5 E. Water temp 0C; air temp 12 C; depth 32 meters.

Image ID: fish1800, NOAA's Fisheries Collection
Location: Russia, Barents Sea
Photo Date: 2003 April 14
Photographer: Dr. Aleksey Zuyev, Murmansk Marine Biological In.


Category: Fisheries/Ecological Studies/

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