Dive and Discover is an interactive distance learning web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. On this particular website, Dive and Discover takes you on a deeper discovery of hydrothermal vents. This site features an introduction to hydrothermal vent systems, including vent basics, vents around the world, chemistry, boiling points, interactive diagrams, videos, a quiz, and links to selected Dive and Discover hydrothermal vent-related seafloor expeditions. This web page also provides links to other Deeper Discovery topics, Dive and Discover seafloor expeditions, a teacher’s page, and further Dive and Discover information.
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography:Physical , Biology:Microbiology, Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology, Geoscience:Oceanography:Chemical, Geoscience:Hydrology, Oceanography:Biological, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Geology and Geophysics, Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: High School (9-12), General Public, Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5) Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geophysics, Oceanography, Ecology, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:WaterKeywords: black smokers, microorganisms, Alvin, thermophiles
