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Open ocean aphotic/twilight zone: All that Glitters - NOAA Ocean Explorer ![](/images/perma_link.png)
Summary
Students learn about deep-sea bioluminescence through a hands-on activity simulating the deep sea environment and the effect of lowered light on the different parts of the spectrum.
Concept: Ocean habitats
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
Education Standards
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Open ocean aphotic/twilight zone: Light at the bottom of the deep, dark ocean? - NOAA Ocean Explorer ![](/images/perma_link.png)
Summary
Students learn how organisms adapt to life in the ocean with little light through this role-playing activity.
Concept: Ocean habitats
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
Education Standards![](http://ian.umces.edu/images/down_arrow.png)
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
Education Standards
![](http://ian.umces.edu/images/down_arrow.png)