University:
York University
Course:
SC/BIOL 2021 | Cell Biology
Academic year:

2019
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255

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1
Author:

Nick T.

Lab 1/23/19 How much trash is on the beach? → Source and effect of Marine trash. * Most common sources: - Marine debris = washed-in. - Litter and garbage from beach go-ers. → Debris negatively affect coastal wildlife. * Microbeads diapers = 450 years to decompose * Plastic bags = 10-20 years * Aluminum cans = 200 years Role of NOAA works with the US. to research ways to reduce trash. There are beach data sheets where you document the amount of trash you find. Methods to estimate quantity of things that don't move * Transect [Diagram of a transect method] * Quadrat [Diagram of a quadrat method] * Point-Quarter method: = point is randomly picked. → Before Sampling * Describe the habitat * Select the point * Record the wind speed/direction * Assemble team and responsibilities * Decide which method will be used larger plants → larger photosynthesis rate.

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