![]() ![]() They (11) _ a red coffin fish, a cookie cutter shark, zombie worms, tripod fish and sea pigs. The research team gave them some (10) _ odd names. The scientists are surprised at how (9) _ -looking many of the sea creatures are. We're really excited about the discoveries that we've made and are (7) _ that we can now share them with the Australian and international (8) _." Researcher Dr Tim O'Hara said: "Australia's deep-sea environment is larger in size than the (6) _, and until now, almost nothing was known about life. The difficult environment and conditions mean it is a difficult place to (5) _. The researchers used a special submarine that could cope with the crushing (4) _ of being so deep in the ocean. The deep-sea (2) _ live in total darkness four kilometres below the (3) _ of the ocean. Scientists have found (1) _ of strange-looking deep sea creatures off the coast of Australia. Put these words into the spaces in the paragraph below. Change partners often and share what you wrote. NEW CREATURES: What do you think these creatures look like and do? Complete this table with your partner(s). Change partners again and talk about your conversations.Ĥ. DEBRIS AND WASTE: Students A strongly believe debris and waste will never seriously damage the oceans Students B strongly believe they will. Research / odd / shark / blue eyes / catching prey / rubbish / debris / steamships What will the article say about them? What can you say about these words and your life?ĭozens / deep sea / underwater / creatures / submarine / environment / mainland / CHAT: In pairs / groups, talk about these topics or words from the article. Change partners often and share your findings.Ģ. DEEP-SEA CREATURES: Students walk around the class and talk to other students about deep-sea creatures. Make sure you try all of the online activities for this reading and listening - There are dictations, multiple choice, drag and drop activities, crosswords, hangman, flash cards, matching activities and a whole lot more. /australia/australias-freaky-deep-sea-creatures.aspx./news/speaking-of-science/wp/0/australian-scientists-went-looking-for-deep-sea-creatures-and-pulled-up-your-nightmares-instead/?utm_term=.4b5ed7d842f1./scientists-dozens-oddlooking-deep-sea-creatures-coast-australia/64424/. ![]() Try the same news story at these easier levels:ĭeep-Sea Creatures - Level 4 or Deep-Sea Creatures - Level 5 Sources They said: "The seafloor has 200 years of rubbish on it." The researchers also found, "highly concerning levels of rubbish" including, "debris from the days when steamships plied our waters". The scientists said it uses a "fishing rod tipped with a fluffy bait on top of its head". They say it has blue eyes, red fins, and a unique method for catching prey in the dark. Researchers are particularly interested in the coffin fish. ![]() Some of these creatures may be new species. They discovered a red coffin fish, a cookie cutter shark, zombie worms, tripod fish and sea pigs. The research team gave them some similarly odd names. The scientists are surprised at how odd-looking many of the sea creatures are. We're really excited about the discoveries that we've made and are thrilled that we can now share them with the Australian and international public." Researcher Dr Tim O'Hara said: "Australia's deep-sea environment is larger in size than the mainland, and until now, almost nothing was known about life. The difficult environment and conditions mean it is a difficult place to explore. The researchers used a special submarine that could cope with the crushing pressure of being so deep in the ocean. The underwater beasts live in total darkness four kilometres below the surface of the ocean. Scientists have found dozens of strange-looking deep-sea creatures off the coast of Australia. ![]()
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