Mussels dominate the hydrothermal biological community at Rumble V volcano just as at all the other large volcanoes explored along the Kermadec Arc . However, the Rumble V mussels are much larger (over a foot long) than those found at other vent sites in this area.

Image ID: expl1821, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: New Zealand, Kermadec Arc
Photo Date: 2005
Credit: New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program

Category: Ocean exploration/

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