| Annelida | Polychaeta | Sedentaria | Terebellida |
| Ampharetidae |
BI-2022-16, #CSC
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Transcribed identification: Ampharetid. Label details: 0m, 0-1cm, Tr1, Ruby WF. Container markings: Monterey Canyon Infauna WF Ruby - Jan 2005 - TD 777 (3yr) TR - 0; 0.5; 1; 3 & gM.
T777
Whalefall 2893 (Ruby), Monterey Submarine Canyon
36.613° N
122.433° W
2893.0 m
Jan. 6, 2005
ROV Tiburon
R/V Western Flyer
Robert Vrijenhoek
Craig Smith
formalin 10% sw
EtOH 50%
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Grey whale fall (Eschrichtius robustus), naturally occurring. Coordinates originally given as (36.613, -122.434) and depth 2892 m. Updated 2019-04-19 to match coordinates (36.613, -122.433) in original site descriptions, Rouse et al. 2004 and Goffredi et al. 2004. Chief Scientist: Bob Vrijenhoek. US EEZ, federal waters.