18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fizzy Ground
A clownfish peeking on the volcanic seeps that release carbon dioxide from the seafloor alongside diverse and healthy coral reefs. These seeps offer a unique and authentic 'natural laboratory' for the study of the effects of ocean acidification and global warming on coral reefs.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM3 |
| Copyright: | © Tom Shlesinger |