Ring of Fire 2006 Expedition. Red-green algae and fine white 'beards' ofbacterial mat cover the lava blocks at 200 meters water depth (~650 feet). Herewe are observing a rare sight: an overlap of the chemosynthetic andphotosynthetic communities.
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Date: 2002
Credit: Submarine ROF 2006, NOAA Vents Program
Subject: Ocean exploration