BioDive VR 1.8

In BioDive, students take on the role of marine biologists utilizing Google Cardboard VR headsets to explore various international dive sites. The program focuses on analyzing the effects of abiotic factors on biotic factors within a wide range of marine ecosystems, with students documenting their findings in a digital science journal.

Throughout the experience, students navigate between their personal digital science lab journal at biodive.killersnails.com and immersive field expeditions to regions like the Eastern Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Indo-Pacific Oceans. They engage in making observations, gathering data, collaborating with peers, and integrating their knowledge to formulate formal hypotheses concerning how various variables impact the dynamics of diverse ocean ecosystems. Access to the digital science journal beyond the initial scene is essential for players seeking a comprehensive experience.

Designed by a team of educators and scientists, BioDive aims to replicate the scientific inquiry and discovery process. Students use VR technology for observations while employing laptops to organize data and showcase their learning outcomes.

This educational game was crafted by an accomplished team co-founded by an active marine biochemist, with backing from the National Science Foundation.