Soft corals (~10-15 cm tall) and tropical fish share the paradise we named “Aquarium”.


On the summit of East Diamante (170 m, 558 ft depth), all signs of hydrothermal venting have disappeared. Soft corals (~10-15 cm or 4-6 in tall) and tropical fish share the paradise we named “Aquarium." Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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