Boise State University
Boise State University: Ocean Exploration: Abyssopelagic (Abyssal) Zone
Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The People of the Abyss"
This site provides the complete etext for Jack London's story, "The People of the Abyss."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "Out of Time's Abyss"
This site provides the complete etext for Edgar Rice Burroughs's story, "Out of Time's Abyss."
Science Struck
Science Struck: Interesting Facts About the Abyssal Zone
The Abyssal Zone lies deep in the ocean in the pelagic layer between 4,000 to 6,000 m or 13,000 to 19,500 ft. Learn about some of the unique life forms that call this zone their home, how they have adapted to the extreme pressure and...
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Floss Won't Save You From an Abyss
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Floss Won't Save You From an Abyss", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Abyssal Zone
This in-depth resource discusses the abyssal zone of the ocean. Includes a diagram and many facts about this zone.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Out of Time's "Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The full text of the Out of Time's Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The People of the Abyss by Jack London
Read the full text of "The People of the Abyss" about Jack London's first-hand experience living in poverty in the East End of London.
PBS
Pbs: Journey Into the Abyss
Go on an interactive journey to the Pacific Northwest Coastline. You will be able to view a black smoker chimney along with the scientist. GREAT SITE!
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: The Deep Sea Biome
Learn all about the abyssal ocean ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Other
Whitman College: Deep Sea Pages
Descriptions and pictures of creatures that live at abyssal depths and on the abyssal plains of the world ocean. Link to other sites.
Other
Whitman College: Bathyal and Abyssal Echinoderms
This site provides a brief overview of echinoderms, but includes many pictures of specimens up and down the west coast.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Deep Sea Bestiary
This document from NOVA: "Into the Abyss" describes the physical and behavioral traits of some of the least-known and most unlikely creatures on Earth.
University of California
Ucmp: Glossary of Natural History
A glossary of useful terms, including "abyssal plain" and related terms.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Ocean Floor
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about the geography of the ocean floor. It contains information about the continental shelf, continental slope, abyssal plain, and other ocean floor features. The flipchart contains...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Above the Abyss
An image of "Above the Abyss", created by Paul Gauguin in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 60 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Marcus Curtius Leaping Into the Abyss on His Horse
An image of "Marcus Curtius Leaping into the Abyss on His Horse", created by Leonaert Bramer from 1657-59 (Brush and gray and black ink, gray washes, 400 x 300 mm).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Cuban Missile Crisis
In October 1962, Americans "peered into the abyss of nuclear destruction". Investigate how America got this close to nuclear war by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the bibliography for further...
Institute of Marine Science
Forsea: If I Can't See It, How Do I Know It's There?
A diagram showing features of the seafloor and a laboratory experiment involving a model of the seafloor highlight this site. This is a good resource for teachers as well.
NOAA
Noaa: Submersibles
Learn more about the technology that's involved in oceanography. This resource contains descriptions and pictures of thirteen different submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Bathymetry of the Marshall Islands
This map details the area around the Marshall Island seamounts. Seamounts are one of many features that are found in conjunction with abyssal plains.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching students reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
US Navy
Office of Naval Reasearch: Ocean Floor
A comprehensive site that provides information on the characteristics of the ocean floor, continental margin and rise, deep ocean basin, and the mid-ocean ridge. A quick quiz follows at the end of this site.
