Cold Volcanic Vent Revealed in Arctic Waters

In a remote region in the Southern Ocean, scientists at the National Oceanography Centre in South Hampton have found a shimmering volcanic vent, given away by its shimmering appearance. The scientists used a high resolution camera called SHRIMP. "The study,  funded by the National Environment Research council (NERC) aimed to build on our knowledge of how deep sea creatures associate with hydrothermal activity evolve and migrate to different  regions." (Science Daily).

The vent was thought to be exposed by the process of "chemosynthesis". This is the process of hot water being able to rise to the oceans surface. But in actuality,  the vent was uncovered because of the salinity, or differences in the properties of the water. According to Dr. Aquilina, "Geochemical measurements of the water column provided evidence of slightly reducing, localized plumes close to seafloor at Hook Ridge."

Website:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130206093900.htm
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