Enormous numbers of crabs were seen in the Mussel Ridge vent area often fighting over their next meal. Shrimp and an unidentified eel-like fish also seem to be attracted to the mussel environment. Image courtesy of New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.
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New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005
New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005: April 12 Log
