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Slide 1. Temp – involved in all aspects, especially DO. (pH): Increased CO2 → drop in pH (ocean acidification) → impacts ability of plankton to create “shells” → remove either all phyto or zoo. What happens? (DO): Increased CO2 → warms atmosphere → warmer oceans.
This represents the food web connection (energy flow) between the algae and the consumers (snails, shrimp, worms, manatees, fiddler crabs, blue crabs, catfish).
Salt Marsh Food Web Activity 15 14 13 12 11 10 Sun 1 1 1 1 1 0 Grass 7 6 6 5 4 4 Leafhopper 4 4 3 3 3 3 Fish 2 2 2 2 2 2 GBH 1 1 1 1 1 1. Title: Slide 1 Author: Caryn Created Date:
Estuaries, arms of the sea where fresh and saltwater mix, function as “nutrient traps.” This buildup of nutrients makes estuaries and the surrounding salt marshes very productive environments. The following math exercises will help students understand just how productive a salt marsh may be.
Salt Marsh Lessons, Activities, and Resources for Students. Companion lesson plans and activities about the salt marsh ecosystem to teach alongside From Seeds to Shoreline.
Salt marshes are found all along the Atlantic coast in shallow, calm waters protected from the force of ocean waves. North of New Jersey they are relatively small and found in protected coves and bays. From New Jersey southward to Cape Canaveral, Florida salt marshes occur in an almost continuous band behind a string of barrier islands.
Describe specific threats to a salt marsh estuary food web, specifically in Florida. Model a salt marsh estuary food web and predict subsequent trophic cascades. Collaborate on brainstorming and implementing strategies to protect and restore salt marsh habitats.
