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Sand Lance

By Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Hands holding a Sand Lance on boat in the ocean
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WHCMSC scientists and technical staff conducted a Seabed Observation and Sampling System (SEABOSS) survey in collaboration with NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to acquire sea-floor samples, video, and photographs within the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. This is part of a long-term sampling effort to map the seasonal distribution of sand lance within the sanctuary.

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Public Domain.