Organisms from hydrothermal vent communities on the East Pacific Rise (EPR) include tubeworms (Riftia pachyptila), crabs, anemones, and shrimp.
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Year: 2002
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Investigator: Daniel Fornari
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Species: Riftia pachyptila (Tube worm)
This video highlights some of the organisms commonly found at hydrothermal vents at the East Pacific Rise.
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Year: 2003
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Feature: EPR:9N
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This video highlights some of the organisms commonly found at hydrothermal vents at the East Pacific Rise.
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Year: 2003
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Investigator: Daniel Fornari
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The tubeworm shown here is extending out of its protective shell.
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Year: 2003
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This animation shows the evolution of hydrothermal vent systems that occur at underwater volcanoes. Warm mineral-rich water released from the seafloor creates suitable habitat for organisms including tubesorms (Riftia pachyptila) and clams. Over time, the distribution of these organisms within their habitat can change, as individuals die and are replaced by others. Major disturbance to the ecosystem occurs during voclanic eruptions then the area is inundated with hot molten lava.
This video shows various aspects of the geology and biology of the well-studies hydrothermal vent site called Bio 9 at the East Pacific Rise (EPR).
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Year: 2001
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Feature: EPR:9N:Bio9
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
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This video shows a community of tubeworms known, as Alvinella. The shimmering water that surrounds the community is the result of warm water (hydrothermal fluid) released from the seafloor that creates a microhabitat in which these organisms flourish.
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Year: 2003
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Device Type: Camera:Video
Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
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Species: Alvinella sp.
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Year: 2004
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Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Hans Schouten
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Year: 2002
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Media Type: Video
Data Type: Photograph:Video
Device Type: Camera:Video
Feature: GalapagosRift
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Stephen Hammond
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Year: 2004
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Media Type: Video
Data Type: Photograph:Video
Device Type: Camera:Video
Feature: EPR:9N
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Chief Scientist: Hans Schouten
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