The Indian River Lagoon

Where is Harbor Branch located?

• Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean

• Near the Pacific Ocean

• In the center of North America

• On the shores of the Indian River Lagoon

Why is the Indian River Lagoon considered an estuary of national significance?

• It is one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America

• It is the largest estuary in the world

• It is the only estuary in Florida

• It has no significant biodiversity

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How long have scientists at Harbor Branch been studying the Indian River Lagoon?

• Over 20 years

• Over 60 years

• Over 40 years

• Over 10 years

What is the length of the Indian River Lagoon?

• 156 miles

• 250 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

What kind of wildlife is home to the Indian River Lagoon?

• Arctic seals

• Pacific bottlenose dolphins

• Caribbean reef sharks

• Atlantic bottlenose dolphins

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What is considered the single biggest threat to the biological integrity of the Indian River Lagoon?

• Boat traffic

• Overfishing

• Nutrient pollution

• Tourism

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What are the two primary nutrients of concern in the Indian River Lagoon?

• Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Nitrogen and Phosphorus

• Carbon and Zinc

• Iron and Calcium

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What does LOBO stand for?

• Large Ocean Biology Operation

• Land Ocean Biology Office

• Land Ocean Biogeochemical Observatory

• Lagoon Observation and Biology Organization

What year was the Indian River Lagoon Symposium launched?

• 2018

• 2015

• 2012

• 2010

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How can citizens help with the challenges facing the Indian River Lagoon?

• By moving away from the area

• By attending events and contributing financially

• By voting in local elections

• By ignoring the issues

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