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Exploring the depths of the ocean, this collection showcases the diverse and intriguing inhabitants of the coral sea mounts near the Dragon vent field on the SW Indian Ridge. From the UK shores, pollen grains of various species add color to a false-colored scanning electron micrograph, revealing their unique structures. Underwater, a starfish (Asteroid) extends its sensory and locomotive hydraulic tube feet, ready to explore its surroundings. The squat lobster (Galathea sp.) blends seamlessly into the rocky terrain, waiting to ambush its prey. Two sea urchins (Echinoidae) from the same location display their spiny exteriors, adapted for protection. In the microscopic world, the single-celled green algae and filamentous Micrasterias desmids thrive, contributing to the complex oceanic food web.