Alvin submerisble (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Some of the microbes analyzed for this study were collected using the Alvin deep-sea submersible, seen here on a collection trip in the Guaymas Basin in November 2018. Credit Brett Baker Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.