Random knowledge of NY/NJ waterways.
What are two of the four kinds of sediments you can find in a river?
Mud,Silt,Sand and Gravel
What aquatic creature that we found is known for drinking blood?
Leach
How long does it take for plastic to decompose?
500-1,000 years!!
What organ was being operated on?
The heart! <3
What are the two baykeeper colors?
White and Dark Blue!
Name 3 causes of flooding.
Excessive rainfall, Overflowing rivers, and storm surges.
What is the name of the bug that floated and moved across the top of the water?
Water Bugs
What everyday plastics can you recycle?
ex:plastic water bottles
Milk jugs, take-out containers, yogurt cups, and plastic bottle caps!
What was taken out of the leg to help with the operation!
A vein!
What sea creatures do Baykeepers work with?
Oyster! 🦪
The name for the water where fresh and salt water meet.
Brackish
What is the name of the aggressive bug that could pinch people?
Water scorpion
How many tons of recyclable waste does Sims handle a day?
Hint: It's Tons!!
800 Tons!
Were the metal stitches that were being put in the patient permanent or not?
They were permanent!
50 gallons!!
What are two of your local rivers?
Passaic and Hackensack River
Do snails in the waterways indicate clean or dirty water?
Can you recycle Saran Wrap/Plastic wrap?
No!
Why did the surgeon leave tubes coming out from the body?
So that any excess blood could come out
What year was Baykeeper started?
1989
What do sand dunes do for NY/NJ Beaches?
They help prevent coastal flooding.
What is the name of the small, clear fish that are in the river?
Guppies or Glass Belly Guppies
What is recycling?
The process of converting waste materials into new and usable materials!!
What was the title of the person who helped that patient fall asleep?
Anesthesiologist!
What are the names of the three staff members that you have been working with these past 5 weeks??
Keion! Gianna! Alana!