New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program.
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Description: English: Deepsea urchins (reminiscent of cacti) grow on the lavas at Rumble V volcano. This is the first time that this species has been observed alive on the seafloor. New Zealand, Kermadec Arc. Date: 15 April 2005. Source: NOAA Photo Library: expl1825. Author: New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program.