A journey to a cold seep. In G. Panieri, M. Poto and G. Bertolotto Bianc (Eds.), The Ocean Senses Activity Book (Chinese version)

Focus: Where are and what happens at cold seeps and how scientists study them. Learning objectives: After this lesson, students should be able to: 1) Relate different datasets by observing and describing scientific maps 2) Differentiate between carbon dioxide and methane gas 3) Clarify misconceptions about greenhouse gas 4) Explain what cold seeps are and why most gas/methane hydrates occur at continental margins 5) Describe some of the methods scientists use to locate and study methane/gas hydrates Prerequisites: Prior to this lesson, students should be familiar with understanding maps, molecular structure and bonding, and the greenhouse effect and gases. Key words: Arctic Ocean, Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Gas Hydrate, Cold Seep, Greenhouse Gases.