Feather Stars (Crinoids)
Feather Stars (Crinoids) Suspension-feeding, unstalked crinoids (also known as feather stars) are a common sight on the Shallow Profiler platforms, particularly near
August 16, 2023
Tag: Echinoderms
Sunflower Sea Star
Sunflower Sea Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) This sea star, found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, is one of the largest sea stars in
July 18, 2023
Sun Star
Morning Sun Star (Solaster dawsoni) These sea stars are found on either side of the North Pacific, usually in rocky habitats but
June 1, 2023
Unidentified Sea Cucumber 3
Unidentified Sea Cucumber 3 This unidentified, swimming deep-sea holothurian (sea cucumber) was seen at approximately 1274 m depth during a dive to
May 18, 2023
Unidentified Sea Cucumber 2
Unknown Sea Cucumber 2 This species was observed in sediments at the base of Axial Seamount. It may be related to Moseley’s
May 18, 2023
Paelopatides Sea Cucumber
Paelopatides Sea Cucumber (Paelopatides confundens) This species was observed at the base of Axial. Its purple hue gave VISIONS scientists the idea
May 18, 2023
Sea Pig
Sea Pig (Scotoplanes globosa) Sea pigs are usually 4-6 inches long. They are distributed throughout the abyssal plain of the deep ocean,
May 18, 2023
Peniagone Sea Cucumber
Peniagone Sea Cucumber (likely Peniagone vitrea) This small sea cucumber is abundant at the base of Axial Seamount, and many different species
May 18, 2023
Moseley’s Sea Cucumber
Moseley’s Sea Cucumber (Pannychia moseleyi) First discovered in the 1800s, Pannychia moseleyi, also known as Moseley’s sea cucumber, are often found at
May 18, 2023
Echinothuriid Sea Urchin
Echinothuriid Sea Urchin (Tromikosoma panamense) The Tromikosoma panamense sea urchin has been seen at the base of Axial Seamount (2600 meters) and
May 18, 2023