This BBC News article provides general information on microorganisms that have been found 4 miles beneath the sea floor. These organisms are thought to influence climate and global chemical cycles such as the carbon cycle. The article features photographs of the "worm tracks" thought to be made by these deep rock microorganisms.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Benthic,
Marine,
Biology:Biogeochemistry,
Ecology:Habitats:Within Rock,
Biology:Microbiology,
Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), General Public, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Extreme Environments: Anoxic, High Pressure
Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science,
Ecology,
Biogeoscience
