Who’s New in the Deep Sea?

This activity helps familiarize students with the technology and methods scientists use to study the deep sea, and teaches students how technology informs scientists about remote environments.  Based on observation, students make possible connections between organisms and their habitat using near-real-time data via ORCA’s Eye-in-the-Sea (EITS) underwater camera system.  Further, they are encouraged to pose and investigate their own questions about the ocean.

Authors: Joanne Vanderhorst, Linda Hagelin; EARTH 2006

Lesson Resources

• Lesson Plan (Word | PDF)
• Eye-in-the-Sea Video Review Sheet (Word | PDF)
• Eye-in-the-Sea Videos