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5B Sampling

Sampling

Studying organisms within larger ecosystems

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In this guide we will collect and study organisms of marine ecosystems.

Video Overview

We will begin with this guide overview video.

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Sampling Lecture Guide Contents

This guide and lecture material are assessed on the weekly quiz.

Sampling Objectives

Marine Life

Provide examples of marine plankton and their roles in food webs; list examples of producer and consumer Protists; and describe the types of macroscopic producers found in marine habitats.

Ocean Zones

List the various ocean zones; describe the relationship between currents and nutrients; and explain how ocean acidification and climate change can impact ocean organisms.


Near Shore

Describe kelp, including structure and classification; explain the relationship between kelp, sea urchins, and sea otters; and define what a keystone species is and how a sea otter is an example.

Beach

Describe the characteristics of beach sands, including source and composition; provide examples of common beach organisms, including their survival strategies and roles within functional classification; and explain how invasive plants have impacted pacific northwest beach communities.

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