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Diversity of the Deep

Explore the diversity of organisms living on deep sea hydrothermal vents. The species in these unique communities have evolved to thrive in extreme temperatures and no light.

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National Marine Educators Association 2005 Conference
Look to the Source, Look to the Sea
Kahului, Maui, Hawai'i
July 11-16, 2005
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NOAA Ocean Explorer: New Zealand American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005
April 3 - May 10, an international team of scientists will visit submarine volcanoes along Kermadec Arc using the Pisces IV and V submersibles. Contains grades 5-12 lesson plans developed for this expedition. More...

 
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