Graneledone Octopus
Graneledone Octopus (Graneledone boreopacifica) The largest octopus observed at Axial Seamount, Graneledone boreopacifica, is very curious and fairly common on the lava
May 19, 2023
Author: Mike Vardaro
Unidentified Nudibranch
Unidentified Nudibranch Nudibranchs (also known as sea slugs) are a type of shell-less mollusk in class Gastropoda that are often equipped with
May 19, 2023
Glob Snail
Glob Snail (Depressigyra globulus) The second most dominant species of Gastropod at Axial Seamount is the Glob Snail. These tiny snails with
May 19, 2023
Juan de Fuca Limpet
Juan de Fuca Limpet (Lepetodrilus fucensis) Limpets are a group of marine snails, members of Class Gastropoda. Lepetodrilus fucensis, often referred to
May 19, 2023
Roughtail Skate
Roughtail Skate (Bathyraja trachura) Bathyraja trachura, also known as the Roughtail Skate, is a species of skate found all across the North
May 19, 2023
Deep Sea Skate
Deep Sea Skate (Bathyraja abyssicola) Bathyraja abyssicola, the Deep Sea Skate, also known as the Abyssal Skate, is a relatively rare species
May 19, 2023
Fathead Sculpin
Fathead Sculpin (Psychrolutes phrictus) The Fathead Sculpin (also known as the Blob Sculpin) is a large marine sculpin. They have big heads
May 19, 2023
Pacific Flatnose
Pacific Flatnose (Antimora microlepis) The Pacific Flatnose comes from a family of cod-like fish, which are only distinguishable by their skeletal structures
May 19, 2023
Giant Rattail Fish
Giant Rattail Fish (Albatrossia pectoralis) This large rattail is found at depths between 140 and 3,500 meters, and it has been known
May 19, 2023
Rattail Fish
Rattail Fish (Coryphaenoides acrolepis) The common names Rattail and Grenadier refer to a group of large, brown to black, deep sea fish
May 19, 2023