Using the hydrothermal fluid and particle sampler scientist collected microbes at NW Eifuku.

Here we use the hydrothermal fluid and particle sampler (nicknamed "The Beast") to sample hydrothermal water and microbes at NW Eifuku on the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Jason Dive 196. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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