Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. Colorful tropical fish, soft corals, and basket stars cover the top of a volcanic spine that extends into the upper ocean where sunlight can penetrate at East Diamante volcano.

Image ID: expl0054, 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

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