Fig. 1: Sampling strategy to allow deep-sea chronobiology studies.
From: Biological rhythms in the deep-sea hydrothermal mussel Bathymodiolus azoricus
a The work was carried out on Bathymodiolus azoricus mussels from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR). The in situ study was performed on the Eiffel Tower edifice, at the Lucky Strike vent field (1688 m depth). For the laboratory experiment, mussels were sampled at the Menez Gwen vent field (834 m depth). Sources: Esri, GEBCO,NOAA, National Geographic, DeLorme, HERE, Geonames.org. b A typical work session of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Victor6000 in the deep sea, using artificial white light. © JY Collet - Bienvenue Productions - Ifremer. c The sampling strategy was designed to sample and readily stabilise mussel tissues under red light in the deep sea. MOMARSAT 2017 cruise. © Ifremer.