16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Underwater Volcanic Seep
Some highly diverse coral reefs in Papua New Guinea are occurring in proximity to underwater hydrothermal vents. These vents are blowing hot water with high concentrations of CO2, creating an extreme environment in which corals surprisingly thrive
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
| Photo Location: | Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea |
| Camera: | ILCE-7RM3 |
| Copyright: | © Tom Shlesinger |