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  • Deep-sea creatures at volcanic vent

    12/28/2011 8:21:06 AM PST · by decimon · 23 replies
    BBC ^ | December 27, 2011 | Rebecca Morelle
    Remarkable images of life from one of the most inhospitable spots in the ocean have been captured by scientists.Researchers have been surveying volcanic underwater vents - sometimes called black smokers - in the South West Indian Ridge in the Indian Ocean. The UK team found an array of creatures living in the super-heated waters, including yeti crabs, scaly-foot snails and sea cucumbers. They believe some of the species may be new to science.