Tonguefish at the edge of the Sulfur Cauldron at Daikoku volcano.

Tonguefish at the edge of the Sulfur Cauldron at Daikoku volcano. From this distance, they blend in with the sea floor — the black circles indicate where some of the individuals lie. We suspect that they may be digesting small worms from the sediments. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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