Pacific Ring of Fire Expedition. Limpets were seen grazing near the seeping fluids. They tend to form small clusters. This animal is probably an undescribed species related to a limpet that occurs on seamounts off Japan. The limpet is > ~0.5 inches (~1.5 cm).

Image ID: expl0087, 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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