Make me proud 4th graders!
I have a few questions for you and look forwarding to see who can find the answers! Please research wisely looking on the internet & in the library to see what you can find out and learn! No helping Mrs. Pirie!
1. What are no-see-ums?
2. In the pictures that you see with this post, why are there different colors of blue in the ocean.
3. Also based on the pictures, what are the dark colored spots in the ocean.
4. All coral falls into two categories, can you name these two categories?
I have to say that I have not seen many new posts from any of you since I have been in the Bahamas. Have you forgotten about me already? Please comment as often as you can from home or the public library….I miss you boys and girls! I wonder who will find the answers to my questions first…..
posted by Kristina @ 4:01 AM
13 Comments:
mrs.willmarth some of these ?s i cant find anywhere i looked all over google and couldent find them . do u now where to look . thanks bye. kiana reanier
Hi Kristina,
Happy Birthday! Glad you made it safe and sound! Sounds like you got to jump right in, can't wait to see the answers to the questions.
Malea
Hello Kiana! I am so happy that you were able to figure out how to blog! How great to hear from you and thank you for the birthday wishes. Have you tried typing in "colors of the ocean" & "types of coral" in the search engine?
Mrs. W
Thank you for the happy birthday Malea! I have to say that it has been a lovely way to say "hello" to 32! I believe it is going to be a wonderful year.
Kristina
hello, my name is kyle and i am in mrs. emersons 7th grade class. i have a question id like to ask. based on your findings so far is there any significent damage to the coral from the time looked at 15 years ago to the time looked at now? oh and good luck out there SAVE THE CORAL!.
hi, my name is sandra and i amd in mrs.emersons 7th grade class and i have a question for you, did you really get to see the coral die slowly? i would not be able to do that because i am so serious about animals or plants.and what is it like to go snorkeling? ohh i hope you have fun and good luck and i might see you because im coming to the bahamas in 1 week in a half...
Hello, I am a student from Mrs. Emerson's class. I heard about wat you are doing and i would like to ask you a couple of ?'s. What was the most exciting thing that has happened to you in the field. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you. Thank you. Hope you have a good time!!!
Answers to your questions (2-27-08)
Kiana: No-see-ums are very tiny insects that live in warmer places like rainforests.
Tristan: The darker blue areas of the ocean are deeper; the lighter blue is shallower.
Russell: The dark spots in the pictures of the ocean are coral reefs.
What are the two categories of coral? Justin: bleaching
Terran: animal (I don't think we've got the right answers for this one but we're still working on it. Mrs. Pirie)
hi mrs w. kaleb says hi and is hoping you are having a good time . i have one ? what is you favorite type of coral? bye kiana reanier
Hello Kyle,
We will actually be looking at data the our Principle Investigator John Rollino has taken over the past 15 years tomorrow, so I will let you know! Great question! Mrs. Willmarth
Hello Sandra,
I did not see coral dying per-se, but the bleaching of the corals can lead to their destruction so in essence, the bleaching that I have seen is a bit like seeing the destruction of the coral happening. I have seen dead coral reef and you probably have as well. When you are walking along the beaches in the Bahamas next week, if you notice and white coral that has washed up, this is coral that has died and broken away from the reef. It is heart-breaking to think about! What do you think you can do to help save the coral and the reefs?
Snorkeling is a wonderful way to enjoy & study our underwater rainforests, and I love it!
Mrs. Willmarth
I'm in ms.emersons 6th grade class what was your insperation to go out and study the coral.
Cassandra Rench
Hello Cassandra,
My inspiration for wanting to go on the expedition and be involved in research is a person names Ana. She is the photographer for Imaging Foundation, which is a foundation that is involved in caring for and educating about the importance of our oceans. Check out the website at imagingfoundation.org (they do take teen groups on expeditions!)
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