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This recently discovered hairy crab species (Kiwa hirsuta) has no eyes.
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The Census of Marine Life

Did you know that over 17,000 species thrive in the deep sea where no light...
April 2018
Looking through this iceberg's reflection in the Antarctic water, you can see the iceberg below the surface—some 90% of its total volume.
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The Arctic and The Antarctic

Travel to the ends of the earth—literally—and discover the polar ocean basins....
April 2018
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Benthic Communities of the Arctic Ocean

In this activity, students will be able to identify major taxa that are dominant in...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:49
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Trophic relationships in Arctic marine ecosystems

In this activity, students will be able to describe how ratios of stable nitrogen...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:47
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Consequences of Arctic Climate Change

In this activity, students will be able to identify and explain at least three...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:44
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Burp Under the Ice

In this activity, students will be able to identify the natural processes that...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:38
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Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?

Students will describe how climate change is affecting sea ice, vegetation, and...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:33
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Realms of the Arctic Ocean: pelagic, benthic and sea ice

In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast the pelagic,...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:20
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Biomes: Wild Arctic

This lesson investigates how sea ice is critical to the plants and animals that...
Tue, 07/19/2011 - 16:03
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Expedition to the Poles

Students will use NASA satellite data to...
Tue, 07/19/2011 - 15:56
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Frozen Out

Students explain the concepts of indicator species and microhabitats. Students...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:12
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Treasures in Jeopardy

Students will be able to compare and contrast deep-sea coral reefs with their...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:38
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