Marine I Week 8
Transitioning from Freshwater to Saltwater
Complete all four of these sections.
Goes with Tuesday\’s Lecture
Goes with Thursday\’s Lecture
Supplements Recitation
Supplements Laboratory
Content in all four sections can appear on an exam
Journal #3 is due next week, Tuesday Nov. 26 at 5:00 p.m.
The digital post summary is due Sunday, Dec. 1, by 11:58 p.m.
The material below is not on an exam, but may be of interest
Ocean Dreams
When you ask students majoring in biology what they would like to study if anything was possible, more people select marine organism than any other topic. We can\’t resist the call of the sea; even land-locked cultures imagine the oceans as places of discovery and promise. This week and next we explore marine habitats and organisms, considering what they mean to our own species and why it captures our imaginations.
Lesley
This week we are meeting the marine invertebrates in lab. For marine aquarium enthusiasts, fish are great, but the real excitement are invertebrates like this spaghetti worm. Normally its\’ body is hidden in the sand or in a rock, but this one is out hunting with its tentacles. Awesome!
Behind-the-Scenes
Although we like to spend a lot of time in the field, sometimes an aquarium provides unbeatable access to organisms.
This octopus video was shot at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Tiny hermit crabs in a \”jewel tank\” at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Many of our photos and videos come from the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium, both located in Newport, Oregon. Hatfield is free to the public and has a strong educational and research mission. The Aquarium is not cheap, but has a unique focus on the Pacific Ocean habitats close to Oregon.
Recommended Books
Every coffee table needs a gorgeous marine picture book.
Explore the magical world of \”forests\” made up of giant protists.
