It’s part of a deep sea vent community. They form on the side of volcanoes at the bottom of the sea.
There are all kinds of amazing things growing on and near the mineral chimney. And still more floating and swirling in the waters around it.
You will explore specimens around the mineral chimney to decide if they are living or non-living.
After examining specimen photos and data, you will make a decision to collect it if it is alive, or leave it if it isn’t.