These are hydrothermal vents ( volcanic vents) found deep down at the bottom of the ocean. Some are white smokers, others are black, a most inhospitable place for life to develop. These vents are home to an amazing variety of life forms that live on chemicals and chemosynthesis, since no sunlight can reach them. Some are species unknown and as yet un-named.
This is the Yetti crab, named so after the legendary shaggy snowman of the Himalayas, but who contrary to his friend, lives in depths of 7200 ft ( 2200 mt ) on areas covered with fresh lava from the vents.
This is the Yetti crab, named so after the legendary shaggy snowman of the Himalayas, but who contrary to his friend, lives in depths of 7200 ft ( 2200 mt ) on areas covered with fresh lava from the vents.
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