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A deep-water Iridescent Glassy Sponge provides refuge to a small resident Goby, probably (Gobiosoma evelynae).
North Wall, Grand Cayman Island - Depth 165 feet or 50 meters

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Beautiful Marine Sponges

Caribbean Underwater Photography Gallery II

 
 
 
* In deeper Caribbean waters (90 t0 180 feet or 27 to 55 meters) the Iridescent Glassy Sponge (Callyspongia plicifera) often serves as a  refuge to a small Goby, probably (Gobiosoma evelynae).  At these greater depths, the sponges can exhibit an intensified degree of  bluish fluorescence.  The appearance of such a sponge is very striking, and makes worthwhile the short duration of the dive necessary when not using mixed gasses.

In the background can faintly be seen a Red Rope Sponges (Haliclona rubiginosa) , and in the right foreground are the arms of a Sea Feather (Pseudopterogorgia sp.) with polyps expanded.

North Wall, Grand Cayman Island - Depth 165 feet or 50 meters

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