Astounding Secrets the Deepest Ocean Depths Have Yielded

Hydrothermal Vents and Their Unique Ecosystems

Hydrothermal vents, discovered in the late 1970s, have changed our understanding of life on Earth. These underwater geysers spew out mineral-rich water, providing a unique environment where life can thrive in the absence of sunlight. The creatures that inhabit these vents, from giant tube worms to eyeless shrimp, have adapted to the extreme conditions in remarkable ways.