1. Exploration in our time!
Aquarius
Exploration in our time!

2. Let’s take a look at some footage!

3. What is Aquarius? Underwater laboratory
Home to scientists for up to 10 days
Used as a base for research dive expeditions
Scientists work on reef for up to 9 hours a day without fear of getting the bends

4. Where is Aquarius? Located in a sand patch
In the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
63 feet below the surface

5. What have scientists done on Aquarius?
Sewage pollution, water quality affect Florida Keys National Sanctuary
Chemical warfare on the reefs leads to drugs from the sea
Properties of light underwater
Fossil records on reefs
Corals as predators

6. What other things do you think scientists could research on Aquarius?