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Ocean Issues & Dead Zones: Analysis and Solutions

Explore key ocean issues and dead zones, their impact, location, responsible factors, and possible solutions. Prepare a memo to the President outlining findings and recommendations with tide height data analysis. Enhance your understanding of oceanography through research and presentation skills.

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Ocean Issues & Dead Zones: Analysis and Solutions

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  1. Homeworks and AssignmentsIntro to Oceanography 226Prof. A. Frankić

  2. HW#1 • Read the article” The Fate of the Oceans, by Julia Whitty • What are the key ocean issues addressed in this article? • What is a “dead zone”? • Where are they in the USA? • Who/what is responsible? • What are possible solutions? You can use any non-human source of info! Please provide references and info on any resources you used! Written 2 copies of your answers are due back on Thursday, 7-24 Your in depth answers will prepare you for the group work

  3. Classroom group work: • Based on your HW#1 findings and research about ocean’s “dead zones”, prepare a memo to the future president! • Presentation – 30 seconds advertisement of your memo – do it your way! • Tips – memo has to address: What (is the issue)? Why (is it an issue)? How (do you want the President to act)?

  4. Sample Tide Height Data Sheet Name: ____________________________ Tide Height (best estimate): H (high), M (medium), L (low) In below table you will provide your observation of tides at the UMASS Boston 2x/day for one month – DUE DATE August 19 (Tuesday) Present your data using the microsoft excel worksheet and create a graph of one month data on tides. Assignment #1

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