Deep Sea Exploration Articles
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Poisonous Prey Turned Into Hunters Defense
Cnidarians are a group of animals, such as the jellyfish, that are equipped with stinging capsules. These capsules contain neurotoxic harpoons which help the Cnidarians for defense as…
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Who is a Spiky, Smiling Photobomber? Meet the Spotbase Burrfish
The spotbase burrfish has been identified by the Australian scientist who described it back in 1982. A picture of this species was recently caught on camera next to a diver in the Red…
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A Salmon Has a Better GPS Than You Do
Experiments done on young Chinook Salmon have revealed that they can use the Earth's magnetic force to sense and navigate great lengths. They are able to adjust to environmental chang…
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Mysterious epidemic devastates starfish population off the Pacific Coast
Laura James, a diver and videographer, noticed that star fish started washing up on the shores near her home. She immediately contacted scientists to come investigate what was causing…
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Sponges Can Sneeze, May Have New Sensory Organ
New study shows that sponges may not have a nervous system, but these simple creatures do have sensory organs. These sensory organs have finger like cilia that allow for it to detect …
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Absolutely Stunning Illusion of an Underwater Waterfall
Although there have not been any actual waterfalls found underwater, the Mauritius Island provides an amazing illusion of one. This illusion is created by the way the sand and silt is…
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Funky-looking Fish
Children should read about the Macropinna microstoma! This amazing fish has a transparent head and lives in the depths of the oceans! Children will be excited to learn about this fish!
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20,000 colleagues under the sea
Children can learn about a new way for exploring life under the sea. This concept of gliding is exciting! Learn about this innovation. This is a great article if you want to learn abo…
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Great Barrier Reef corals found at mind-blowing 410 feet deep
Children will learn about how scientists have found coral reef growth deep in the sea. This is an important discovery for our world.
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Test-tube coral: How scientists are saving the Great Barrier Reef
With the concern for coral reef survival. Scientists are becoming proactive in a most unexpected way. Children will learn something and exciting.
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The Bermuda Triangle
Children can learn about the Bermuda Triangle in this video! This provides a great introduction for the region and gives a scientific explanation for this region!
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7 Most Fascinating Underwater Ruins
In this article, your students can learn about seven of the coolest underwater ruins found under the sea (or under a lake or two).
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Exploring Oceans: Bermuda
The waters around Bermuda host a liquid jungle of creatures that exist in floating forests of golden brown sargassum seaweed. Deep within its waters live bioluminescent deep-sea c…
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Narwhals
In this video, your students can see narwhals swim and learn all about this whale with a horn. These animals are called Narwals! Have your child read this article.
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Deep-Sea, Shrimp-like Creatures Survive By Eating Wood
A species of shrimp has been found to eat wood from sunken ships. Children can learn how this is possible. Learn about this interesting finding.
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Photo Gallery: Deep-Sea Creatures
The deep sea creatures come in all varieties. Children can view these pictures to learn visually!
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Watch video LIVE from the seafloor as NOAA and partners explore deep-sea volcanoes
NOAA is doing exciting research regarding volcanoes in the deep sea. This is informative for children.
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The Mariana Trench: Deepest Place on Earth
The Mariana trench is the deepest place on earth. Learn about this amazing place.
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Vampire Squid
Children can learn all about the Vampire Squid and it's habitat, birth and feeding habits by reading this article.
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Deep Sea Dragonfish
The Deep Sea Dragonfish is an amazing light producing creature, which inhabits the sea. Explore this interesting creature with your students.
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Firefly Squid
Children will learn about the Firefly Squid; a deep sea inhabiting squid that actually glows.
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Atlantic Hagfish
Students have the chance to learn about the Atlantic Hagfish. This slimy fish inhabits the deep sea.
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Lionfish: A Fish to Avoid
It's the attack of the lionfish! Lionfish have recently been invading the coastal areas of the United States and the Caribbean Islands. In order to stop the spread of lionfish, many r…