Welcome to The Deep Discovery!
Participatory Ocean Science in school, for the Ocean we want!
Discover our 5 Deep-Sea Habitats!
Norwegian Margin, Norway
At the edge of the Norway’s shelf, the seafloor hosts rich life in cold darkness. This unit brings students to the deep ocean floor, where they uncover how life adapts to cold, dark conditions along Norway’s continental margin.
Catalan Coast, Spain
Along the the Catalan Coast, ancient coral reefs and submarine canyons meet human pressure. Students explore how researchers use ROVs and deep-sea mapping to understand habitat loss and how to preserve marine biodiversity close to home.
Aegean Sea, Greece
In the dimly lit depths of the Aegean Sea, rare and ancient ecosystems thrive. Students explore these fragile biodiversity hotspots and learn how researchers map and protect them from human threats.
Svyatogor Ridge, Arctic
In the icy darkness of the Arctic Ocean, Svyatogor Ridge hides ecosystems where life flourishes without sunlight. Students learn about chemosynthetic organisms, and how this extreme and vulnerable habitat can be protected.
Barkley Canyon, Canada
Beneath the waves off Canada’s Pacific coast, Barkley Canyon hosts a dynamic deep-sea landscape. Students investigate the canyon’s role in carbon cycling and explore how ocean observatories help monitor a changing planet.