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Tan sponge (Agelus sp.), unidentified white sponges,  Orange Thread Gorgonian (Ellisella sp.), and juvenile Trumpetfish.
 North Wall, Grand Cayman Island - Depth 130 feet or 40 meters

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Beautiful Marine Sponges

Caribbean Underwater Photography Gallery II

 
 
 
*  A well-filled habitat.  Located in a protected overhanging vertical wall, it is rich with life.  Most noticeable are sprays of Orange Thread Gorgonian ( Ellisella sp.), and an unidentified white Demosponge, others are visible in the background.  Filling the lower left of the image is a tan sponge (Agelus sp.) perhaps (Agelus schmidti).  Hiding under the Ellisella is a juvenile Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus).  This little fish, if lucky, will grow to be a large and formidable predator.

North Wall, Grand Cayman Island  - Depth 130 feet or 40 meters  -  Time 11: 30 am

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