Wednesday, June 4, 2014

This Super-Tough Vent Camera Keeps Tabs on Undersea Aliens

This Super-Tough Vent Camera Keeps Tabs on Undersea Aliens


One of the hottest areas of oceanic research centers around deep sea hydrothermal vents and the unique animal species that call it home. But at depths of more than a mile, donning a snorkeling mask and flippers just won't cut it. That's why Ocean Networks Canada has deployed a state-of-the-art camera to document life in the Grotto Hydrothermal Vent in real time.


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