Edge of huge vent orifice. Both small deep sea fish and shrimp can be seen in lower quarter of image with hydrothermally altered rocks apparent near vent. At the Von Damm vent field on Mount Dent.

Image ID: expl6901, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect
Location: Caribbean Sea, Mid-Cayman Rise
Photo Date: 2011 August 5
Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Mid-Cayman Rise Expedition 2011

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