Base of hydrothermal vent structure at East Pacific Rise. Tube worms (Riftia pachyptila) are evident in the warm waters at the base of the structure. These organisms are specially adapted for the extreme conditions (pressure, temperature, chemical) found in the environment seen here.
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Year: 2002
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Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: EPR:9N:9_50
Investigator: Daniel Fornari
Expedition: AT07-12
Chief Scientist: Hans Schouten
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