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Grenadier
No full textResting on seabed.Up to 600 mm in total length. A Macrouridae The picture is the best view. Without lateral view it is impossible to
identify with any accuracy. It is tough to do much
more with an overhead image. However, the snout is short and not very pointed, pectoral fins large, body tapers gradually. My guess is the genus Corphaenoides, which has a large number of species
Sea Urchin
No full textOn seabed.This urchin is distinct from Phormosoma. It never has fluid
filled sacs on dorsal surface. It has many more rows of spines. It is up to 150 mm in diameter although usually
smaller
Lithodid Crab
No full textFeeding on bait on the seabed.1000 – 1500 mm maximum dimension. Seen attracted to tuna
bait. It is either of the genus Lithodes or Neolithodes
(although sadly the distinguishing feature is on the
abdomen which is not visible). Two likely candidates are
known from this region – Neolithodes asperrimus or Lithodes ferox. Unless the video distorts the secondary spines (which should cover N.asperrimus), it is most likely to be a Lithodes ferox with a malformed or regenerating rostrum
Hydroid Corymorpha groenlandica
No full textAttached to seabed. Probably feeding.Corymorpha groenlandica. Identified by Peter Schuchert
