Optical Effects of Flange Pool at Grotto Hydrothermal Vent | Nautilus Live

During our H2032 dive at the Main Endeavour Vent Field with Ocean Networks Canada, our Corps of Exploration came across these stunning flange pools near the Grotto hydrothermal vents. The reflecting effect of these shallow pools witnessed underneath volcanic chimney ledges (aka flanges) is created when hot, buoyant hydrothermal fluids interface with cooler surrounding seawater. Look closely to see the shimmering of vent fluids flow outwards and up over the edge!
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[@gretchenchristophel1169]

Mesmerizing...the water is so pristine. You are right, they are stunning...other worldly. Thanks for the view of the flanges. 🤗

[@tsns1]

Didn't see it but great rock formation.

[@rogertemple7193]

I'm always seeing the interesting underwater world here Thank You very much.🇺🇲🐟🐠🦑🐙🇺🇲

[@cressrose]

This is so interesting! I didn't know flange pools existed before this; our planet is fascinating! There's always more to learn. :)

[@douglasstruthers8307]

Hypnotizingly beautiful...

[@thelordvega]

@2:00 what is that dark curvy thing on the bottom left?

[@digitalplayland]

Such an amazing job you guys are having! Today on Earth, tomorrow on Europa!

[@aquahoodjd]

I've 3000hr rec ( padi owdi)and 500hr tech (iantd )and bye tech 1-; they've stopped identifying fish there's so many and the typical kingdom system has been broken with 🚩 buy animals with that both eats other organisms and can photosynthesize.

[@louisanow]

The rock looked silvery as the camera zoomed into the possible fish shape. The ocean mining that’s bound to happen eventually ….

[@sandyaw3057]

I thought I saw a fish or some type of creature too…so many wiggly things there! 😊Thank you so much for sharing this, so many wonderful things I would never see otherwise. 🇺🇸❤️🪼🐙🦑🐡