A striking area of rock covered in a glassy manganese coating almost devoid oflife on the Atlantis II Seamount complex. A small sponge and an odd translucent vase shaped life form are seen in this image as well as other small life forms.
4/10/2019 1:26:18 PM
Date: 20140927T205104Z
Credit: NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program; Our Deepwater Backyard