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What is thermal vents and how does it support marine ecosystems?
Hot springs on the seafloor release chemicals that sustain deep-sea life
CardThermal Vents
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What it is
Hot springs on the seafloor release chemicals that sustain deep-sea life
Why it matters
Thermal Vents can strengthen productivity, resilience, or recovery in marine ecosystems. It helps explain how favorable conditions support biodiversity and ecosystem function.
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- How do living things help shape ocean environments and Earth systems?
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