ISR 1 Marine Biology Intro Lesson 1

The scientific study of organisms and ecosystems inhabiting salt water ecosystems is called what?

Kraken is what kind of mythical sea creature?

• a legendary cephalopod-like sea monster of gigantic size in Scandinavian folklore.

• dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.

• a nine-headed serpent that lived on the coast of Lerna. If one of the hydra’s heads were cut off, two more would grow back in its place.

Sirens are what kind of mythical sea creature?

• cephalopod-like sea monster of gigantic size in Scandinavian folklore.

• dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.

• nine-headed serpent that lived on the coast of Lerna. If one of the hydra’s heads were cut off, two more would grow back in its place.

Lernean Hydra are what kind of mythical sea creature?

• cephalopod-like sea monster of gigantic size in Scandinavian folklore.

• dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.

• nine-headed serpent that lived on the coast of Lerna. If one of the hydra’s heads were cut off, two more would grow back in its place.

Check the objectives for Marine Biology Lesson 1

• Understand what is marine biology.

• Be able to explain why it is important to study marine biology.

• Be able to explain why boats float in water.

• Understand what is molecular gastronomy.

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Why do people study marine biology? (Check all that apply)

• curiosity (I seek to know)

• stewardship (we are the caretakers of the Earth)

• financial reasons (money, money $$)

• apathy or disdain for nature

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Why is it good for a student to study marine biology

• Great way to learn about the interrelationship between species.

• Great way to learn about the adaptation of species to their environment.

• People generally enjoy learning about the ocean

• This class is secretly funded by NOAA.

• It's a great way to learn about thermonuclear dynamics.

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How is marine biology studied?

• specimen collection

• ecosystem observation

• playing FortNite

• on Snapchat and Tiktok

• Biochemistry

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Why is the mantis shrimp so special?

• Their biomechanics can be studied and applied to engineering and other sciences for financial gain.

• They can swim extremely long distances

• It can pack a punch powerful enough to break a shell.

• They have the most complex eye in the animal kingdom and the most complex visual system ever discovered.

• They use SONAR as their primary navigation system

What are the components of 'stewardship' as a reason to study Marine Biology?

• Humans’ have responsibility to protect and preserve the earth’s resources.

• Study the effects of climate change on the health of marine ecosystems

• Study the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems

• Study the effects of invasive species on native ecosystems

• Financial gain regardless of the ecological impact on the marine ecosystem.

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