Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vent Chimney (IMAGE) Desert Research Institute Caption Deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Many new microbial genomes have been described from these environments. Credit Anna-Louise Reysenbach and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Usage Restrictions This image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. Use of this image is under embargo until June 8, 2020. 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.