In this hands-on workshop, you will travel to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—down to a depth of about 2,000 feet (610 meters)—to explore the unique “Lost City” hydrothermal vents and search for clues to life’s origins among its microscopic inhabitants. Science topics covered include hydrothermal vents, plate tectonics, minerals, chemical reactions, pH, biodiversity, extremophiles, buoyancy, remotely operated vehicles, communication technology and careers.

Fee: $175.00*
Credit: 0.5 CEUs provided

*Workshop fee includes working lunch, a Life at the Extremes multimedia package, and additional educator resources.

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Katie Cubina at (860) 572-5955, ext. 267 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details on how to register. Space is limited.