Light in the deep sea

Instructional Resource

Contributed By

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Subjects

Science

Grade Levels

Grade 1 Grade 2

Audience

Classroom Teacher / Educator Site Pupil Services / Support Site Administrator Educational Partner Librarian / Media Specialist Parent Representative District Education Staff County Education Staff State / Regional Education National Education Staff

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Light in the deep sea

Instructional Resource

Why are so many deep sea organisms red? Why are so many deep sea organisms bioluminescent? Students discover these patterns in deep sea organism adaptations. They then explore how the adaptations increase chances of survival through an examination of light properties in ocean waters.

Publisher

Monterey Bay Aquarium