Ocean Wildlife
Zhemchug Canyon is important habitat for many species of ocean wildlife. The endangered short-tailed albatross congregates to feed over the surface waters of the canyon. Marine mammals such as Northern Fur Seal feed in the canyon as do many species of whales. Habitat-forming invertebrates such as Bubblegum Coral, bamboo coral, soft corals, Hexactinellid sponges, and other sponges have been identified during trawl surveys in the canyon. It is where the Opilio (Snow Crab) crab and Baridi crab can be found Opilio crab are shown in the Opilio season on Deadliest Catch.
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