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Exploring the Deep - Life Under the Sea

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Welcome to the deep sea, off the coast of Pakistan! Follow the biologists as they observe the ocean floor and take samples with the help of underwater robotics. Especially interesting is the abundance of methane hydrate which, when lit on fire remains cold and icy, yet burns.

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robotics, the deep sea, the sea floor

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underwater life, ocean floor, Biology, deep sea, robotics, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
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Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:34
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