Chemosynthetic mussels
By Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
2017 (approx.)
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.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.