How Do Hydrothermal Vents Affect Salinity?
The salinities of mid-ocean ridge hydrothermal systems range from ~0.1 to 7-8 wt% NaCl. How does hydrothermal vents affect the ocean? Hydrothermal vents support unique ecosystems and their communities of organisms in the deep ocean. They help regulate ocean chemistry and circulation. They also provide a laboratory in which scientistsRead More →