Chordata Thaliacea Salpida
Salpidae Salpa fusiformis sp. inc.
Genus Species

BI-2024-10, SP2407, #DDTresearch

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Bycatch on exterior of multicore. Formalin: whole photographed individual in 15 ml. Ethanol: whole individual in 15 ml. Remainder (~11 whole individuals) to Levin lab for chemical analysis. Photos: Charlotte Seid's Google Pixel. Field identification by C. Seid: probably Salpa fusiformis based on smooth tunic, but possibly Salpa aspera.

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SP2407 Station 15

San Pedro Basin

33.5179° N
118.3804° W

906.7 m

May 19, 2024

multicore

R/V Sproul

Charlotte Seid

Charlotte Seid

formalin 10% sw

formalin 10% buffered

US EEZ, federal waters. Coordinates and time reflect MET file data for tension minimum, indicative of instrument reaching the seafloor.