Gersemia_juliepackardae
Gersemia juliepackardae
Species of cnidarian
Gersemia juliepackardae is a species of soft coral in the family Nephtheidae.[1] It is found in the northeast Pacific Ocean, on seamounts or on the deep ocean bed. The coral is named in honour of Julie Packard, the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, for "her dedication to ocean stewardship and conservation, and for elevating public awareness about the ocean environment."[2]