Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit. Clouds of hydrothermal fluids and small sulfur balls coming into view as an active vent is approached.

Image ID: expl1261, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area
Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/Deep sea coral/

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