Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Diving at NW Rota-1 Brimstone Pit. Stalked crinoids on iron-oxide stained rocks appearing to be in a hazy fog caused by hydrothermal fluids.

Image ID: expl1305, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area
Photo Date: 2006 April 26 054642
Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/

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