Typical manganese nodule habitat (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR) Caption Typical manganese nodule habitat on the seafloor in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean (Expedition SO239) with a sea anemone and a brittle star. Credit ROV KIEL6000, GEOMAR. Usage Restrictions in the context of this press release only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.