Sampling hydrothermal vent fluids at Cave vent, using the Hot Fluid Sampler (HFS).


The Hot Fluid Sampler (HFS) was used to sample hydrothermal vent fluids at Cave vent. The sampling nozzle is 25 cm (10 in) long. The white coating on the rocks is bacterial mat. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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