Chemosynthetic mussels
![Photograph of seafloor methane seep with chemosynthetic mussels](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/mussels.jpg?itok=6yu-Kyvu)
Detailed Description
Seafloor methane seep with chemosynthetic mussels at ~1000 m (~3300 ft) water depth offshore Virginia. Image taken by the Global Explorer ROV during a USGS-led cruise sponsored by the NOAA Office of Exploration and Research in 2017. Green dots are 10 cm apart.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.