Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. NW Eifuku Volcano. Squat lobsters and a very high density of vent mussels. Note the red dots emitted from a laser. These are 10 cm apart for scale.

Image ID: expl1465, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Pacific Ocean, Mariana Arc area
Photo Date: 2006 May 3 233425
Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/

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