Enormous numbers of crabs were seen in the Mussel Ridge vent area.

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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