Deep Sea Life (IMAGE) University of Hawaii at Manoa Caption Deep sediments are home to a surprising diversity of animal life. Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa have helped establish a new network of marine protected areas to safeguard biodiversity and ecosystem function in the Clarion-Clipperton fracture zone, a mining prospecting region in international waters of the Pacific Ocean. Credit University of Hawaii Usage Restrictions For editorial purposes 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.