The Hidden World of Seamounts (Episode 51)

from NOAA: Making Waves · host National Ocean Service

A new report finds that seamounts -- underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity -- may collectively form one of the largest habitats on Earth, encompassing more of the planet's surface than South America. We talk with NOAA's Dr. Peter Etnoyer, lead author of the new study.

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