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In 1998, University of Delaware marine biologist Craig Cary and his colleagues made national headlines when they discovered that hydrothermal vents harbor one of the most heat-tolerant animals on Earth, able to withstand temperatures up to 176°F! To learn more about the Pompeii worm,

Link to Pompeii Worm3
Pompeii Worm
Dive Mission

Dive Location

Submersible Alvin
R/V Atlantis
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Virtual Expedition
Meet the Scientists Science Team Image
Dawn Ashbridge Dr. Peggy O'Day
Dr. Andy Berglund Julie Robidart
Dr. Barbara Campbel Lisa Robson

Discover the wonders of the deep — take a virtual tour of the seafloor in Alvin!
Dr. Craig Cary Dr. Dave Shin
Jennifer Constanza Stefan Sievert
Eileen Dunn Dr. Craig Taylor
On Assignment Hepsi Zsoldos
Dr. Kevin Fielman Ken Voglesonger
Steve Garrey Jay Wheeler
Amir Ghadiri Kurt Williamson Check in with Hepsi Zsoldos and Jennifer Constanza as they give daily accounts of teh expedition.
Amir Ghadiri Laura Zirelli
Bekki Helton Hepsi Zsoldos
Dr. Hugh Morgan Listen as Dr. Cary introduces the science team of Extreme 2002.


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