Manganese Nodules in the Deep Sea (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Caption Undisturbed seafloor with the low manganese nodule density typical for the DISCOL area. Credit ROV-Team/GEOMAR Usage Restrictions Only to be used in the context of this publication and citing the proper 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.