Marine Science Water Chemistry & Environmental Issues Kayaking Field Activity For HGHS StudentsCoconut Grove Sailing Club9/21/11

Mr. DiamondPE/water Activities director

 Mr. Binder

swim/water polo coachkayaking sponsor

trust Counselordive instructor

 Mr. Espinosa

marine science teachersecme coordinator

open water diver

Objective:

To apply scientific lab and inquiry skills to measure the parameters of the seawater by chemical analysis. Also, to discuss environmental issues as it pertains to mangrove forests, human impact on the environment, conservation, overfishing, and biodiversity. These objectives will be met through the process of or as a result of the act of kayaking within a local south Florida marine habitat.

Pre-lab discussion topics:Human impact on the environmentMangrovesOverfishing & aquacultureOcean acidificationCoral reef conservation – divers/boats?

Water cycleNitrogen cycleSalinitypH scale

Lab activities:Human impact on the environment lecture (15

min.)Ocean acidification and demonstration (10 min.)Water chemistry field lab (30 min.)

Ammonia/ammonium: ________________Nitrite: _______________Nitrate: _______________pH: _____________Salinity: __________ Turbidity/TDS: __________Time: __________

The team…

Getting ready…

On the way…

To the island…

The island with a little precipitation….

Hermit crab at the island…

Sand dune off the island…

Some of the marine life…

On the way back…

Back safely at the dock…

The end