Tag: Hydrothermal vents
Scaly-Foot Snail: Deep-Sea Hermaphrodite with Armor and Giant Heart
The scaly-foot snail, also known as the Chrysomallon squamiferum, is one tough cookie, folks! This snail hangs out at hydrothermal vents on the seafloor of the Indian Ocean. And get this, as an adult,...
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth’s Mantle: Record-breaking Underwater Drilling Expedition
Researchers have successfully drilled the deepest-ever sample of rocks from Earth's mantle, reaching a depth of 0.7 miles (1.2 kilometers) in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This location is known for its abundance of hydrothermal vents,...