Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/A-Demosponge-in-the-Antarctic-27MZIFJX11JJU.htmlConceptually similarA Demosponge collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYRCompleted★★★★★★Brittle star specimen collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYSCompleted★★★★★★A Hexactinellid Glass Sponge collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYTCompleted★★★★Bryozoan specimen collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYYCompleted★★★★★★A Demosponge in the AntarcticGP0STRIYWCompleted★★★★★★Gorgonian Coral Skeleton in the AntarcticGP0STRIRUCompleted★★★★Gorgonian Coral Skeleton in the AntarcticGP0STRIRVCompleted★★★★★Lollipop sponge collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYVCompleted★★★★★★Comatulid Feather Star collected in the AntarcticGP0STRIYECompleted★★★★★★View AllGP0STRIYUA Demosponge in the AntarcticThis orange demosponge was collected off Trinity Island (Antarctic Peninsula) at around 210 meters depth. Greenpeace is conducting scientific research and documenting the Antarctic’s unique wildlife, to strengthen the proposal to create the largest protected area on the planet, an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary.Locations:AntarcticDate:27 Jan, 2018Credit:© Christian Åslund / GreenpeaceMaximum size:6197px X 4132pxKeywords:Biodiversity-Close ups-Corals-KWCI (GPI)-Nature-Protect the Antarctic (campaign title)-Research-Samples-SpongesShoot:Antarctic Ship Tour - Leg One - Photos by Christian ÅslundGreenpeace is on a three-month expedition to the Antarctic to carry out scientific research, including seafloor submarine dives and sampling for plastic pollution, to highlight the urgent need for the creation of a 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary to safeguard species like whales and penguins.Related Collections:Antarctic Ship Tour BEST OFAntarctic Deep Sea Specimens
