The mesophotic habitats of the sanctuary often include species not found in the shallower habitats, such as black corals and gorgonians. However, there is some habitat crossover with other species.
The following posters were compiled as a way to catalog species found in the mesophotic communities of the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, both inside and outside the sanctuary. Images were collected during remotely operated vehicle (ROV) explorations conducted by Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) with assistance from the University of North Carolina Undersea Vehicle Program (UNCW-UVP).
Sponges
Sponges of Deepwater Communities in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico (2012)
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Fishes
Fishes of Deepwater Communities in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico (2007)
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