BIOHOPK 178H/278H. Polar Biology:

Seminar. The deep sea is the largest, least understood fraction of the biosphere. Organisms living here possess diverse adaptations to allow life under high pressure. Recent discoveries in deep-sea biology including the biology of the hydrothermal vents, and the technology that makes these advances possible. Prerequisites: Biology Core or consent of instructor. Alternate years, given 2008-09. 2 units. Somero