Ocean Awareness and Technologies

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What is the purpose of the World Oceans Training Academy (W.O.T.A)?

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W.O.T.A is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of our planet's oceans through training programs and underwater exploration equipment to study marine life, oceanography, and sustainable practices.

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What is the Sunlight Zone?

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The Sunlight Zone is the ocean layer from the surface to 200 meters deep, filled with sunlight, supporting plant life, and home to coral reefs, fish, dolphins, and sea turtles.

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What is the significance of coral reefs in the Sunlight Zone?

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Coral reefs, often called the 'rainforests of the sea,' provide habitats for over 25% of marine species.

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What is the Twilight Zone?

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The Twilight Zone is 200 to 1,000 meters deep, with faint light, colder temperatures, and higher pressure. Animals here have adaptations like large eyes for seeing in the dark.

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What is vertical migration in the Twilight Zone?

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Vertical migration is when animals migrate to the Sunlight Zone at night to feed and return to the Twilight Zone for safety.

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What is SONAR and its use in the Twilight Zone?

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SONAR stands for Sound Navigation and Ranging, used to explore the Twilight Zone by sending sound waves to locate objects.

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What is the Abyssal Zone?

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The Abyssal Zone is 1,000 to 6,000 meters deep, pitch dark, freezing cold, with high pressure. It hosts animals like anglerfish and giant tubeworms.

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What is bioluminescence and its purpose in the Abyssal Zone?

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Bioluminescence is light created by organisms using photophores, used to survive in the dark Abyssal Zone.

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What are hydrothermal vents?

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Hydrothermal vents are areas where gases and minerals create life-supporting environments on the ocean floor, possibly where life began.

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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?

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The Mid-Ocean Ridge is the longest mountain range in the world, located on the ocean floor, with over 75% of Earth's volcanic activity.