New Vent Site at the Galapagos Rift
Nine ROV dives into the expedition, the science team finally discovered the type of hydrothermal vent…
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2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas
The research conducted on the 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas expedition will help to manage…
Read moreHydrothermal Vents: Oases of the Deep
In the deep ocean, hydrothermal vents are often oases of life.
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The majority of life on the planet is based in a food chain which revolves around…
Read moreLocating Hydrothermal Vents
Pinpointing the location of a hydrothermal vent can be like finding a needle in a haystack….
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Hydrothermal vents are interesting to many scientists, including geologists, chemists, biologists, and physical scientists. In order…
Read moreChemosynthetic Communities
Chemosynthesis is the process of making food from inorganic compounds, such as hydrocarbons or hydrogen sulfide….
Read moreHydrothermal Vent Tubeworms
Unlike most animals, tubeworms do not have a mouth, gut, or anus. They completely lack a…
Read moreHydrothermal Vents in Action
Hydrothermal vents are the result of sea water percolating down through fissures in the ocean crust…
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