Cold seeps are locations where hydrocarbon-rich fluid seeps up from below the seafloor, often as methane or hydrogen sulfide. Cold seeps have been found to support significant chemosynthetic communities, which produce food using chemical energy.
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Read essays written by explorers involved in specific cold seep expeditions to learn more about these features and the life they support.
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Explore past expeditions focused on increasing our understanding of cold seeps and their associated communities.
Read moreThe above items are only a selection of the educational materials highlighting cold seeps on our website.
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