Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

pl23_expl1818.jpg

Enormous numbers of crabs were seen in the Mussel Ridge vent area oftenfighting over their next meal

Image

Download ( 526 KB )

Permalink

https://www.noaa.gov/media/digital-library-photo/pl23expl1818jpg

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.

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