Bacteria (1 of 3) (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Rocks made of basalt on and under the ocean bottom harbor surprising numbers of deep-sea bacteria. Credit NOAA/WHOI Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.