The hydrothermal systems at Giggenbach volcano are well within the photic zone Schools of fish are seen here swimming among extinct hydrothermal chimneys The microbial mat on the seabed indicates that there is still heat in this area and that chemosynthesis is occurring. Image courtesy of New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.
Related Links
New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005
New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005: Leg 2 Summary Log
