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Chemosynthetic mussels

By Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center 2017 (approx.)
Photograph of seafloor methane seep with chemosynthetic mussels
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Detailed Description

Seafloor methane seep with chemosynthetic mussels at ~1000 m (~3300 ft) water depth offshore Virginia. Image taken by the Global Explorer ROV during a USGS-led cruise sponsored by the NOAA Office of Exploration and Research in 2017.  Green dots are 10 cm apart.

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Public Domain.