Teacher-vetted and created activities and lesson plans related to Explorer's Deep Sea module. Curricula relates to web-based and hands-on activities related to hydrothermal vents, ROV activities, deep-sea Australia discoveries, and a whale fall ecosystem at 1,500 meters. The Deep Sea module is available in four languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English.
World Ocean Curriculum - DEEP SEA
World Ocean Explorer Deep Sea Activities and Lesson Plans
February 4, 2026
Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust
February 3, 2026
STEAM activities including a whale fall 3D model, whale fall video playlist, robotics, buoyancy & explainer graphics, and modules on modeling hydrothermal vents.
Ocean Explorer Classroom Materials
February 4, 2025
A broad searchable collection of lessons and media including hydrothermal vents, ROVs, and deep-sea ecosystems.
Deep Ocean Education Project
February 2, 2025
A resource hub for Deep Sea! This site provides a portal of education materials from NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute. Searchable by theme (e.g. vents, robotics, habitats, species).
NOAA Deep-Ocean Bites Video Series
February 2, 2025
Explore expert videos on hydrothermal vents, underwater robotics (ROVs), and other deep-sea exploration topics.
NOAA Dumbo Octopus Multimedia
February 2, 2025
NOAA video of a dumbo octopus filmed with an ROV; good for discussing adaptations and deep-sea biodiversity.
