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NOAA: The Deep East Expedition - Blake Ridge 
Photos from NOAA Alvin dive
Sept. 23-28,2001
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photo of mussel bed at Blake Ridge

A dense mussel bed found at Blake Ridge.  The white film around the edges of the mussel's valve contained bacteria that may get it's energy from methane.

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