Deep-sea hydrothermal vent (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Deep-sea hydrothermal vent

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An active chimney from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent, located in the Okinawa Trough, Sakai field (Noho site).

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Global Ocean Environment Information Center (GODAC)

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