Running Hot and Cold in the Deep Sea: Scientists Explore Rare Environment
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 12:03
in Earth & Climate
Among the many intriguing aspects of the deep sea, Earth's largest ecosystem, exist environments known as hydrothermal vent systems where hot water surges out from the seafloor. On the flipside the deep sea also features cold areas where methane rises from "seeps" on the ocean bottom.