Riftia pachyptila
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Hidden Ecosystems Discovered In Earth’s Seafloor Beneath Hydrothermal Vents

by Keith Cowing

The idea of secret worlds beneath the Earth has long been the stuff of science fiction. But new research reveals it’s not as far-fetched as it might appear. Worms and […]

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Away Team Update: Exploring Hydrothermal Vents In The Gulf Of California

by Keith Cowing

When Samantha Joye and her fellow researchers once again set sail into the Gulf of California, they weren’t sure what to expect.

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Giant Deep-sea Vent Tubeworm Symbionts Use Two Carbon Fixation Pathways To Grow At Record Speeds

by Keith Cowing

In the deep-sea environment of the East Pacific Rise, where sunlight does not penetrate and the surroundings are known for their extreme temperatures, skull-crushing pressures, and toxic compounds, lives Riftia […]

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