Marine Mammals
What is the largest Marine Mammal
Blue Whale
Which sea turtle species does not have a hard shell
Leatherback Sea Turtle
How many zones of the marsh are there?
3! Terrestrial, higher marsh, lower marsh
What are the giant piles of sand at the beach called
Dunes
What is Ms. Cassidy's favorite animals scientific name?
Casiopeia (Upside down jellyfish)
Where are gray whales in the winter?
Southern Pacific
At what temperature is the gender of a sea turtle egg decided?
84
What is the scientific name for marsh grass
What is the movement of water along the shoreline of the beach that moves you, the duck, and the sand called?
Long shore current
Where does Mr. Jaxson go to college?
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Tar Heels
What is the largest dolphin species in the world?
The Orca
What is the largest cause of turtle nest destruction
Predation
Where do Blue Crabs lay their eggs?
Open Ocean
Name 1 hard structure that protects our beaches
Jetty, Sea wall, Sandbags
What is Ms. Cassidy currently going to school for?
Masters in environmental education
How many pounds does the North Atlantic Right Whale weigh?
140,000 pounds
What is the smallest Sea Turtle Species
Kemp's Ridley
What is the largest fishery in NC?
Blue Crabs
What causes the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch (Not humans!)
Ocean Gyre
What week of MarineQuest is this for Mr. Jaxson and Ms. Cassidy
Week 9!
Which whale has the longest migration journey
The Humpback Whale
How many sea turtle nests are currently on Wrightsville Beach
3
What is the outer shell of the blue crab called?
Carapace
What is the worst case scenario of sea level rise in ft after 100 years
6.5 ft
When is Mr. Jaxson's birthday?
September 29