Ocean Watch: Building a Coastal Observatory
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This article provides students with an overview of the technologies used to study the health of the Chesapeake Bay, which is at risk for eutrophication from non-point source pollution. The article describes how data from research vessels, buoys, and satellites allow scientists to monitor the growth of phytoplankton. Emerging technologies are discussed, and questions to guide student reading are included. This article is found in Rising Tides, a journal created for teachers and students reporting on current oceanography research conducted by NASA, NOAA, and university scientists, featuring articles, classroom activities, readings, teacher/student questions, and imagery for student investigation of marine science.
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Oceanography,NSDL,NSDL_SetSpec_ncs-NSDL-COLLECTION-000-003-112-115,Biological science,Earth Science,Engineering and technology:Aircraft, probes, satellites and/or spacecraft,Life sciences:Ecology and ecosystems,Ecology, Forestry and Agriculture,Life Science,Earth and space science:Earth structure:Ocean and water,Informal Education,Remote sensing,Nutrients,Algae bloom,oai:nsdl.org:2200/20140407123443876T,Pollution,Engineering and technology:Remote sensing,Engineering and technology:Image processing and visualization,Earth system science,Engineering,High School,Vocational/Professional Development Education,Technology,GeoscienceLanguage:
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This article provides students with an overview of the technologies used to study the health of the Chesapeake Bay, which is at risk for eutrophication from non-point source pollution. The article describes how data from research vessels, buoys, and satellites allow scientists to monitor the growth of phytoplankton. Emerging technologies are discussed, and questions to guide student reading are included. This article is found in Rising Tides, a journal created for teachers and students reporting on current oceanography research conducted by NASA, NOAA, and university scientists, featuring articles, classroom activities, readings, teacher/student questions, and imagery for student investigation of marine science.
