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Methane Bubbles

Detailed Description

Methane bubbles (middle top) emitted in the Norfolk seep field. Chemosynthetic mussels encrust the seafloor near the seep. The image, which is several meters across, was acquired by NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research using the Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle in May 2013.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.