Mussels dominate the hydrothermal biological community at Rumble V volcano, just as at all the other volcanoes we have explored during this expedition. However, the Rumble V mussels are much larger (over a foot long) than found at the other sites. 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 22 Log
