Youth in Action: Students Investigate Ocean Acidification and Salmon Decline in the Puget Sound

The video features two high school students, Jacob and Eli, discussing their involvement in a project on ocean acidification near Seattle. They explain how the project, funded by a grant, allows them to conduct fieldwork typically reserved for well-funded companies. The students use probes to measure water properties like conductivity, density, salinity, and pH. They also explore the declining salmon population in Puget Sound, analyzing data to understand the impact of ocean acidification. The hands-on experience has changed their perspective on science and influenced their career considerations.

What unique opportunity did the grant provide to Jacob and Eli?

• Work on a project usually reserved for large companies

• Conduct experiments in space

• Access to a private laboratory

• Travel to international conferences

What tools did the students use to measure water properties?

• Special probes

• Microscopes

• Thermometers

• Barometers

How did fieldwork change the students' perspective on science?

• It provided a deeper understanding than classroom learning

• It was less informative than expected

• It made them dislike science

• It was similar to classroom learning

What environmental issue were the students investigating in the Puget Sound area?

• Pollution from oil spills

• Rise in sea levels

• Decline in salmon population

• Increase in water temperature

What role do zooplankton play in the students' research?

• They are a food source for salmon

• They are used to measure water temperature

• They are unrelated to the research

• They are indicators of water acidity