Deepsea urchins (reminiscent of cacti) grow on the lavas at Rumble V volcano. This is the first time that this species has been observed alive on the seafloor. 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
