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Photo: This iridescent nudibranch looks like a creature from another planet. Larger photo.
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (part of the U.S. Department of Commerce?) includes a huge photo and videocast gallery including: invertebrates, vertebrates and seafloor.
Also see an exploding volcano under the sea for the first time ever, from the:Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.
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August 16th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
“Weird spider-like creatures that live at the bottom of the ocean and use a ’straw’ to suck on their prey are baffling scientists. These sea spiders, some of which are blind, are defying scientific classification.”
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