Seasonal Variations in Features of Ocean Water

Material Information

Subjects / Keywords:: College publications
Student Work -- Natural Sciences
pH levels
pH tests
Salinity
STEM
C2
Research Poster
Genre:: Biology Poster

Abstract:: By continuing the marine biology research establishing seasonal trends in features of ocean water off the coast of New Jersey, we will be able to detect any significant changes in quality that may be due to environmental factors, as well as climate change. Current research studies note increasing levels of CO2 being emitted into the air and water, and links this with ocean waters becoming more acidic and inhospitable to marine organisms. Taking samples from two bayside and two ocean side locations, three specific water quality tests were conducted. The water quality tests conducted included: pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen measurements. Water and air temperature variations were also measured at the time that each sample was taken, and seawater was tested for heavy metals via atomic absorption. ( English )

Source Institution:: Middlesex County College Institution
Holding Location:: Held in the Middlesex County College Archives
Rights Management:: All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.