Each of our On Location sections includes a few, carefully chosen links to other sites which we feel can help augment your enjoyment and understanding of the material featured in each section. For everything there is to know about Alvin, check out the Alvin's User Manual. For details on the research cruise, scehematics and information on Altlantis and Alvin , go to the Extreme1 Home Page.
Mariners have a language all their own.
For a good introduction, take a look at the nautical glossary. Find out why we're studying hydrothermal vents at NOAA's page on hydrothermal vents. The resulting show is broadcast on PBS and NASA TV stations across the county. Take a look at their recent venture to Antarctica . Terraquest has led two expeditions which link students with explorers in Antarctica and the Galapagoes Islands.