Diving Into the Deep

 Facts and Information

Mysteries of the Deep

Piece together the mysteries of Monterey Bay's Canyon, and discover a new view of deep-sea life in this two mile deep undersea canyon! Then follow us behind the scenes to see what it took to bring the deep sea to life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

 

 

Many animals can withstand the harsh conditions at surprising depths, but humans need the protection of mechanical divers.  Find out  How Deep Do they Go?

Deep Sea Bestiary: Meet the Vampire Squid from Hell! And other bizarre creatures.

 

Living at Extremes: Hydro Thermal Vents, Witches Cauldrons, Heavy Metal & Acid Rock

 

  

Meet ROPOs : ROV parts are identified

Dive & Discover from Wood's Hole Oceanographic Institute
Features daily news updates and articles about work and life aboard ship during actual research cruises, along with interviews with scientists and crew members, slide shows, video footage, and a "mail buoy" for interactive communications among students, teachers and scientists onboard ship. Includes background on the scientific questions posed by each cruise, the equipment and vehicles being used, as well as lessons on basic scientific principles related to the cruise.