Annelida Polychaeta | Sedentaria Spionida
Spionidae Bathyspio chasmatica
Genus Species

BI-2011/12-307

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HOLOTYPE

VIR 22508. Collected at (36.6133, -122.4333), 2891 m.

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T391

Grey whale carcass, Monterey Submarine Canyon

36.6133° N
122.4452° W

2891.0 - 2969.0 m

Feb. 6, 2002

ROV Tiburon

R/V Western Flyer

Bob Vrijenhoek, Shana Goffredi

Greg Rouse

EtOH 95%

EtOH 95%

Carcass of grey whale Eschrichtius robustus Lilljeborg, 1861. Depth 2891 m represents specimen collection data from dive logs or other cruise participant notes. Coordinate reflect average ROV latitude and longitude. Maximum depth for the dive: 2926.13 m. Chief Scientist: Bob Vrijenhoek. Time indicates dive start. US EEZ, federal waters.