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Sherman's Vents Week #3
Category: Ramblings • Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls
Posted on: February 12, 2008 4:11 AM, by Kevin Zelnio
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So, Kevin Z, what, in your opinion should be sold in an ideal "deep sea vent gift shop"? I think question needs at least one post.
Posted by: Karen James | February 12, 2008 5:20 AM
I like it very
Posted by: Serge Cherry | February 12, 2008 5:47 AM
LOL karen, I think you are right.
Posted by: kevin z | February 12, 2008 5:49 AM
very funny!
Posted by: La Lunada | February 12, 2008 5:49 AM
Suggested items for deep sea vent gift shop:
Your own pet bacterial symbiont! (marketed mainly to mussels)
Posted by: CK | February 12, 2008 7:56 AM
Tiny vials of original vents' mineral rich water?
Posted by: Kiki | February 12, 2008 8:13 AM
A booklet explaining how the vent was created by Mr Noah's flood?
(I'm joking folks...!)
Posted by: blf | February 12, 2008 12:28 PM
Jar full of mud for a relaxing and invigorating deep-sea facial?
Posted by: Peter | February 12, 2008 7:41 PM