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Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Red-green algae and fine white 'beards' ofbacterial mat cover the lava blocks at 200 meters water depth (~650 feet). Herewe are observing a rare sight: an overlap of the chemosynthetic andphotosynthetic communities.
Credit
Submarine ROF 2006, NOAA Vents Program
Display Date
2002
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Life in the Deep Sea
Deep Sea Ven and Cold Seep Fauna
Keywords
Ocean Exploration