Deep Sea

Whale Falls: The Basics

Whale Falls: The Basics

What are Whale Falls? Whale Falls are a deep ocean phenomenon that occur when a whale dies and its carcass sinks to the ocean floor, attracting a community of species that feed off of everything, from the tissue down to the bone (( 1.Haag, A. Whale...

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Bioluminescence in the Ocean

Bioluminescence in the Ocean

In the broadest sense, “light” is electromagnetic radiation, and it’s one of the most fundamental pieces of data that organisms can collect about their environment. The ability to process light stimuli is extremely useful — 96% of animals have some

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An Introduction to Hydrothermal Vents

An Introduction to Hydrothermal Vents

Hydrothermal vents were first discovered during the Galapagos Hydrothermal Expedition in 1977 funded by the National Science Foundation[1] 1. “The Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents : 1977 – Astounding Discoveries.”

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Glow Up

Glow Up

By definition, bioluminescence is the emission of light through a natural chemical reaction, and it is utilized by a variety of marine organisms. [1] 1. Haddock, Moline, and Case, “Bioluminescence in the Sea.”

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