Prerequisites: BIOL 2060 and permission of the instructor.
The course examines the biology of organisms inhabiting deep sea environments. We will explore physiological adaptations to the physical, chemical geological environmental characteristics; describe spatial and temporal distributional patterns of the biological assemblages; examine regulatory factors of these patterns, such as ocean circulation, food availability, reproduction and recruitment; and delve into habitats of special interest such as hydrothermal vents and cold seeps.
