Plankton net is being deployed to collect near-surface plankton in Maug caldera.


This plankton net is being deployed to collect near-surface plankton in Maug caldera. The net is about 2 m (6.5 ft) long and has a mesh size of 236 microns (0.25 mm or 0.01 in). Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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