Lesson #8  - Gone Fishing
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Develop your hypothesis
Does the Gulf Stream affect the biology of the Atlantic Ocean?  In particular, how does this ocean current affect ocean productivity?
 
Determine 
your data
What data will you need to help prove your hypothesis?
 
Background Information
The Living Sea; Predators and Prey (Background on the ocean food web and remote sensing applications)
 
Look at Real 
Time Data
Access the SeaWifs site to learn about stud See if Real Time Data can help support your hypothesis.  Access a tutorial on Studying Ocean Color From Space.  Answer the Q-button questions associated with the real time data links.
 
Look at 
Historical Data
Look at the Historical Data to confirm your conclusions.  In adddition, learn some more about the biology of the North Atlantic and the Sargasso Sea.
 
State Your Conclusions
After viewing the data presented in this activity, state your conclusions.  Do your conclusions agree or disagree with your hypothesis?
 
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