Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Squat lobsters at Seamount X (Lat. 13 15N, Long. 144 01E) living upon a huge sulfur deposit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. The plethora of squat lobsters at Seamount X (Lat. 13 15 N, Long. 144 01 E) disperse as the Jason II ROV comes in for a closer view.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Squat lobsters at Seamount X (Lat. 13 15N, Long. 144 01E) living upon a huge sulfur deposit. closer view.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. The plethora of squat lobsters at Seamount X (Lat. 13 15 N, Long. 144 01 E) disperse as the Jason II ROV comes in for a

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Forecast Vent Site.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Sampling mineral and biota from the Forecast Seamount Vent Site.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. A grenadier hanging out near an extinct vent chimney.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. A large white crab and smaller squat lobsters on bacterial mat and volcanic rock.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. An active vent spewing shimmering hot water. Snails

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.

Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit.