Deep Sea Biology

3 credits · Undergraduate

We focus on the biology of organisms inhabiting the deep sea: physiological adaptations to the physicochemical and geological environment; spatial and temporal distributions of biological assemblages; and regulatory factors of these assemblages, such as currents, food availability, reproduction and recruitment. Also, we delve into unique habitats, such as hydrothermal vents. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 2060.03, OCEA 2001.03 and OCEA 2002.03 CROSSLISTED: BIOL 4370.03, MARI 4370.03, EXCLUSIONS: OCEA 5370.03