One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at 400 m water depth, acts as a sanctuary for a number of marine species.

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It seems to be an environment that would not sustain most creatures at depths that exceed 8000 meters ... which points out the impressive biodiversity existing among the deep-sea trenches that are ...