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Description
Enormous numbers of crabs were seen in the Mussel Ridge vent area oftenfighting over their next meal. Shrimp and an unidentified eel-like fish alsoseem to be attracted to the mussel environment. (Image credit: New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program)
Credit
New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program
Display Date
2005
Location
New Zealand, Kermadec Arc
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Keywords
Ocean Exploration