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Exploring hot springs on the deep seafloor

Like geysers and hot springs on land, hydrothermal vents form in volcanic regions on the ocean bottom, gushing hot, mineral-rich fluids from beneath the seafloor. Join us to hear what scientists have learned about vents and the surprising organisms that thrive there—and what they can teach us about the origins of life on Earth.


Season 5, Episode 1
Originally aired February 22, 2023
Speakers & Host:
Susan Humphris

Geochemist and Oceanographer, WHOI

Tim Shank, Deepsea Biologist, WHOI
Tim Shank

Deep sea Biologist, WHOI

Rika Anderson

Marine Microbiologist, Carleton College

Veronique LaCapra, Director of Special Projects for Advancement, WHOI
Veronique LaCapra

Host and Director of Special Projects, WHOI

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