Microorganisms on the Rio Grande Rise are a basis for life and a possible origin of metals

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Researchers conducted the first large-scale survey of the microbiota present in the seamount's ferromanganese crusts, describing bacteria and archaea involved in the nutrient cycle and formation of metals. Brazil has mineral exploration rights to the Rise, but mining there will have a major environmental impact.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news