Examples of benthic debris items observed from the Delta submersible during deep-water surveys on th
Examples of benthic debris items observed from the Delta submersible during deep-water surveys on the seafloor off central and southern California: a) monofilament fishing line in gorgonian corals off central California at 95 m (photo by M. Yoklavich). b) gill net snagged on rock off southern California at 80 m (photo by D. Schroeder).c) beer bottle with shortspine combfish off southern California at 182 m (photo by L. Snook).d) derelict spot prawn trap continuing to capture crabs off southern California at 247 m (photo by M. Love)Reference: Watters et al. 2010. Assessing marine debris in deep seafloor habitats off California. Marine Pollution Bulletin. -- source link
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