A red jellyfish with white tentacles on a dark, textured surface.
Benthic Jelly
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An undescribed benthic jelly seen during Dive 05 of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition at a depth of 1,215 meters (3,987 feet). This individual escaped collection when it was lost in a sudden downcurrent, but the team was able to collect a different specimen shortly thereafter.