Description (August 1, 2005)

NeMO: New Millennium Observatory - The NeMO Project is a long-term study of Axial Seamount, an underwater active volcano in the mid-ocean ridge system off the coast of Oregon and Washington. The research activities at NeMO provide an extraordinary educational opportunity focusing on a long term sea expedition and will enable students to learn about the interactions between geology, chemistry, and biology on a dynamic part of the mid-ocean ridge system. Views of the Axial volcano, black smoker vents, unusual sea life forms, mid-ocean ridges, and lava flow can be observed through video and computer animation and provide a rewarding learning experience.

Curriculum Integration

• A variety of curriculum materials are available which include lesson plans, resources, and videos.
• With the electronic whiteboard the class can participate in a dive with a remotely operated vehicle to the seafloor and explore the Axial Seamount active submarine volcano. Dive! is an interactive experience using video and computer animation that allows exploration of black smoker vents, unusual life forms and newly erupted lava flows.
• Using the electronic whiteboard, explore the NeMO seafloor observatory and visit one of six virtual sites for an animated tour with links to video clips.