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Hydrothermal Vents

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Do aliens exist? They do on the Galapagos Islands' ocean floor! Despite being a mile and a half below the ocean's surface (and far from the sun's reach), bizarre life forms have found a way to thrive there. So, how is this possible? Discover this underwater world and the unique process that is able to create food without the use of photosynthesis.

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chemosynthesis, the galapagos islands

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galapagos islands, Biology, noaa, chemosynthesis, undiscovered sea life, hydrothermal vent communities, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:52
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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