Poster: Deep–Sea Sponges of the Indian Ocean
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This poster includes a selection of important deep-sea sponge taxa known to occur in the Indian Ocean. Each taxon is described using on-deck, laboratory or underwater photos, and information on their morphology, characteristics, texture, important identification characters, colour, size and depth of occurrence are also provided. A section on similar looking invertebrates is also included. The objective of this poster is to assist fishers and fishery observers in the identification of these poorl y known species at sea. It is also aimed at generating awareness and understanding of these deep-sea vunerable organisms.