Shrimp congregate near the summit of West Mata Volcano and may be the same species as those found at eruptive sites more than 3,000 miles away

Shrimp congregate near the summit of West Mata Volcano and may be the same species as those found at eruptive sites more than 3,000 miles away. These shrimp and microbial mat appear to be the only biology in the area of the eruption. This image is approximately nine feet across.

Photo Category: Ocean exploration
Photo Location: Pacific Ocean, Northeast Lau Basin, Fiji area