Diffuse venting areas, such as this one found on an early dive, host unique
microbial communities fueled by nutrients contained in the escaping hydrothermal
fluids.
Image ID: expl6469, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect Photo Date: 2011 July 17 Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Galapagos Rift Expedition 2011
