Term:
Hydrothermal vent
Definition:
Hot springs on the ocean floor.; A place on the seafloor, generally associated with spreading centers, where warm to super-hot, mineral rich water is released; may support a diverse community of organisms.
Domain:
Fishery
Source:
Fisheries Glossary, US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2006 (https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st4/documents/FishGlossary.pdf).
