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Marine scientists photographed and measured this gorgonian coral (Chrysogorgia sp.) and deep-sea shrimp (Bathypalaemonella sp.) just as they were collected—together. Find out how ocean scientists study deep-sea corals in our Deep-sea Corals article.

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Corals, Crustaceans
Marine scientists photographed and measured this gorgonian coral and deep-sea shrimp just as they were collected—together. <div class='credit'><strong>Credit:</strong> Marine scientists photographed and measured this gorgonian coral and deep-sea shrimp just as they were collected—together. </div>
Credit: Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition – Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks

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