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What lies beneath

Join a team of researchers from the BEcoME project on an expedition to map the seafloor with cutting-edge SONAR. Along the way, you will learn about the fascinating world of morphology. Learn how studying the seafloor helps us understand the relationships between marine species and their homes.

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Map the seafloor: Students learn about SONAR technology and how sound travels underwater. Then they use sonar data to determine the depth of the seafloor and find the speed of sound in freshwater!

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