Sampling
Studying organisms within larger ecosystems
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.
