“Fossilized” tubeworms

The ROPOS manipulator arm holds a sample of an inactive chimney in which “fossilized” tubeworms are embedded, an extremely rare find. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2002, NOAA/OER.

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Submarine Ring of Fire 2002

Submarine Ring of Fire 2002: July 31 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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