Scientists are studying an unusual form of life found in some Southeast Alaska caves. It’s called moonmilk, and it’s made up of tiny organisms that chew through rock.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
![jb-moonmilk-33 A good example of Moonmilk at work](https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/archive/aprn/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jb-moonmilk-33-150x150.jpg)
Scientists are studying an unusual form of life found in some Southeast Alaska caves. It’s called moonmilk, and it’s made up of tiny organisms that chew through rock.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau