Discussion Questions: Studying the Antarctic Sea Floor

How can Antarctic seawater remain liquid at -1.7°C (29°F), that is, below freezing?
What are some of the research questions that interest Dr. Kim? Can you think of some other questions that might be interesting to explore in undersea research?
Describe some of the logistical research problems that the submersible SCINI instrument solves.
What makes the ocean ecosystem under Antarctic ice unique and important to scientists?