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Physalia Seamount

Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Lat: 39.850328591885
Long: -66.95000002864

 Most seamounts like Physalia, are remnants of extinct volcanoes with hard substrate that support tons of different species. Many fascinating animals live on and near Physalia Seamount including, sea anemones, cusk eels, squat lobsters, sea stars, sponges, and the uber cool sea cucumbers. Want to see more? Visit NOAA’s highlight video Dive 11: Physalis Seamount from the Northwest Atlantic Ocean: Mid-Atlantic U.S. Canyons Expedition in 2014 conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

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