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feb 17, 1977 - Hydrothermal Vents Discovered

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Found and studied Hydrothermal vents in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The scientists discovered that the ecosystem can thrive without the energy of the sun. This relies on a process called Chemosynthesis.

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http://cdn.sci-news.com/images/enlarge6/image_7772e-Hydrothermal-Vent.jpg

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feb 17, 1977
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~ 49 years ago