Photographing Life at Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents

ONC’s Endeavour monitoring site is within the Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents Marine Protected Area (MPA), well-known for its large hot smoking chimneys and diverse biodiversity, ranging from tubeworms and crabs to microorganisms like bacteria. Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) has been providing near-continuous monitoring of hydrothermal vents since September 2010, allowing scientists to study the unique inhabitants of this bustling ecosystem.