Monsters of the Deep

Students describe major features of cold seep communities and list the organisms that are typical in these communities. In this deep sea environment instructional activity students work in groups and research their given cold seep group. 

The giant clam is often portrayed as a monster of the ocean, but it is actually a rather peaceful ocean dweller. This species can grow up to four feet long! Learn more in this National Geographic video clip.

Students become familiar with oceanography terms by writing an oceanography horror story.