Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. On the summit of East Diamante (170 m water depth), all signs of hydrothermal venting have disappeared. Soft corals (~10-15 cm tall) and tropical fish share the paradise we named "Aquarium".

Image ID: expl0039, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Mariana Arc region, Western Pacific Ocean
Photo Date: 2004 April
Credit: Pacific Ring of Fire 2004 Expedition. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration; Dr. Bob Embley, NOAA PMEL, Chief Scientist

Category: Ocean exploration/

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