THE MARIANA FOREARC SERPENTINITE MUD VOLCANOES CONSTITUTE A VAST MINIMALLY EXPLORED ECOSYSTEM. THESE MUD VOLCANOES HAVE RECENTLY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIAL SITE FOR THE ORIGIN OF LIFE ON EARTH DUE TO THEIR UNIQUE PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
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