A site at Fonualei Rift revealed large expanses of dead mussel shells.
Dead Mussel Shells
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A site at Fonualei Rift revealed large expanses of dead mussel shells. (the majority with valves closed) and gastropods and shells at the base of several sulfide chimneys.

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