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News Release 11-091
"Fool's Gold" from The Deep is Fertilizer for Ocean Life
Pyrite nanoparticles from hydrothermal vents are a rich source of iron in the deep sea
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Black smoker from the Mariner vent site in the Pacific Ocean's Eastern Lau Spreading Center.
Credit: University of Delaware
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Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing nanoparticles from the Pacific's Kilo Moana vent.
Credit: University of Delaware
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The submersible Alvin explored the role of "fool's gold," or pyrite, in the deep sea.
Credit: Mustafa Yucel
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Jason II, a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, was also used to sample pyrite nanoparticles.
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Jason II's control room, headquarters for remotely operated exploration of hydrothermal vents.
Credit: Mustafa Yucel
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