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any small craft that takes humans below the ocean surface; self- propelled under water craft

deep submersible able to reach 10,000 ft and can move by itself

plate tectonics

scientific theory where the earth is divided into a number of plates that move independently

bouncing of sounds off rocks caused by earthquake or vibration also helps to make a clear picture of the ocean floor

journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people for a particular purpose

the power to rise or float in fluid

long, narrow opening or line of breakage in the earth's crust made by cracking or splitting

photosynthesis for underwater plants; use of chemicals to produce sugar in an environment with no sunlight

a small piece of something broken off or detached

downward sliding of land on a steep cliff

collect or gather a large number of something

ability of people far distances away to be part of research/exploration/technology/science

process of warm water moving to the bottom and cold water taking its place

a tank on the Alvin or similar submersible used to control weight and balance

left side of the boat/submersible