2. Under the Ice By Ben Travis and Tori Ferrer

3. Conditions Above The temperature above the ice is far below the freezing point. The temperature above the ice is far below the freezing point. Wind makes it even colder, but does nothing to affect the water. Wind makes it even colder, but does nothing to affect the water.

4. Conditions Below Temperature below the ice won’t go below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature below the ice won’t go below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Light often doesn’t make it far past the ice. Light often doesn’t make it far past the ice. There is almost no current, unless the ice is covering something massive. There is almost no current, unless the ice is covering something massive.

5. Photosynthesis When people try to look through the ice many see pitch black. When people try to look through the ice many see pitch black. Algae filters the light that shines through the ice and continues photosynthesis. Algae filters the light that shines through the ice and continues photosynthesis.

6. Oxygen Content There is much oxygen in the water beneath the ice. There is much oxygen in the water beneath the ice. Cold water holds far more gases than warmer waters. Cold water holds far more gases than warmer waters.

7. Creatures Survive A desolate surface doesn’t indicate that everything is gone. A desolate surface doesn’t indicate that everything is gone. Live continues as normal beneath the surface. Live continues as normal beneath the surface.

8. Creatures Beneath Water beneath the ice holds amazing wonders. Water beneath the ice holds amazing wonders. Not only does the water hold the regular creatures, but some creatures can exist here. Not only does the water hold the regular creatures, but some creatures can exist here.

9. Beauty Beneath The ice can hold many incredible views. The ice can hold many incredible views.

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