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Christine Kirch - West Warwick High School (West Warwick, RI)
Research Experience: Life in the Extreme Environment of Mohn's Ridge
Research Objectives: To explore hydrothermal vents and cold steeps using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) aboard the G.O. SARS at the Mohn's Ridge with hopes to discover the first evidence of black smokers in the region.
Research funded by: Norwegian research entities in collaboration with the University of Bergen
Host Researchers: Rolf Birger Pedersen and Elinor Bartle (University of Bergen, Norway)
International Educator Partner: Norwegian Teacher to be named, Bergen, Norway
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