However, because the vents release toxic plumes of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia, they nurture thriving communities of tube worms, clams, chemical - eating bacteria, and numerous other creatures.
Kuna aga allikatest vallandub toksilist metaani, vesiniksulfiidi ja ammoniaaki, toidavad need habeloomade, karpide, kemikaale söövate bakterite ja paljude teiste oleste elujõulisi kolooniaid.