Deep-sea hydrothermal vents are unique ecosystems characterized by extreme conditions, including high temperatures and pressures, and are rich in minerals and nutrients. These environments support ...

Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

It’s hard to believe that anything could live here, but these deep-sea hydrothermal vents are teaming with life, including species yet to be discovered. In December 2016, researchers operating a ...