THE HYDROTHERMAL VENT RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE DEEP OF THE SEA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (Inpress)

Abstract

In just forty years, numerous hydrothermal vent fields have been identified, spread across tectonic plate boundaries on the ocean floor. The substantial biomass of vent invertebrates, which can reach up to tens of kilograms per square meter, has sparked interest in their role in contributing to the deep-sea organic carbon pool, which is otherwise limited in resources. However, the rate at which organic carbon is produced through chemosynthesis at these deep-sea vents varies widely and remains inadequately understood. Despite advancements in molecular techniques and in situ sensors, the factors determining how vent communities utilize available chemical energy resources are still largely unclear. The intent of this research is to examine hydrothermal vents as an alternative energy and a new resource of renewable energy. Hydrothermal vent energy is very worthy of being a new renewable energy resource. Although the hydrothermal vent is hard to find since we know that the position of these resources is much deeper, We know that we can make these new resources useful for reducing emissions. Hydrothermal vents are deep in the offshore. They are formed from the conserved remains of animals and plants. As hydrothermal vents are buried deep underground, geological knowledge and advanced equipment are required to reach them. This research showed the renewable energy in the deep sea is hard to find but worthy. However, the hydrothermal vent is a new resource in the deep of the sea and can be useful in reducing emissions.