* This marine ecosystem is located beneath a protected overhang
on Grand Cayman's North Coast. The depth is relatively shallow, at 130 feet (40 meters). In the foreground is an
Orange Thread Gorgonian
(Elisella sp.). The large sponge is most likely white in
color, and a species of Verongia.
The green and orange coloring on the surface is from algae and encrusting organisms. The brown sponge
appears to be an Agelus sp., probably (Agelus screptrum.)
The White Sponge in the upper left is an
unidentified Demosponge. On the roof of the overhang
are many parchment tubes of Serpulid Worms, along with various encrusting organisms.
North Wall, Grand Cayman Island - Depth 130 feet or 40 meters |