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Echoes: What animals can teach scientists

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In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn how scientists like Robert Ballard use sonar to investigate the depths of the ocean. They will study the echolocation capabilities of bats and think about how ocean scientists can learn from these animals to develop deep-sea exploration techniques.