Salmon
How do salmon start their life cycle?
As eggs
What happens if the sea urchins become overpopulated?
They eat all the kelp!
What compound warms up Earth if there is too much of it?
carbon dioxide or methane
What zone do sea turtles live in?
Euphotic Zone (Sunlight Zone)
What was the name of our special guest?
Mr.Peter
What do baby salmon eat?
Zooplankton
How do otters help the kelp forest?
They eat the sea urchins
What is one result of ocean temperatures rising?
Slowing of the current, melting ice caps, sea level rise
What can't survive in the Dysphotic Zone (Twilight Zone)?
Plants
Who was our extra helper for today?
Corey
How do salmon find their way home?
Why were otters almost hunted to extinction
Their fur
What is a major cause of climate change?
Fossil fuels
What's the deepest zone called?
The Hadal Zone (The Trenches)
How many dogs does Ms. Benham have?
3
How many years do salmon spend in the ocean?
1-7 years
How to kelp forests help the world?
By sequestering carbon
What can we do UNDERWATER to slow down climate change?
Plant seaweed!
What is a source of light in the Aphotic Zone (Midnight Zone)?
Bioluminescent fish!
What is the SHC mascot?
The Fighting Irish have Seamus!
What two organs change when salmon adapt from fresh water to salt water?
Kidneys and gills
What eats horn sharks?
Northern Elephant Seals
How will coral be affected by climate change?
It will bleach due to higher water temperatures.
Why is the Abyssal Zone (the Abyss) largely unexplored?
Th pressure is so great that submarines might implode.
Where are we going on Friday?
Martin Luther King Shoreline in Oakland!