Samples (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Caption Samples for this study were taken in den Gulf of Mexico. Credit Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology/K. Kitzinger Usage Restrictions cite copyright 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.