Sunday, November 2, 2008

H2O Project Research Ideas


1.Will Global Warming have an effect on the amount of bacteria/Ph levels at any San Diego beach? If so, will it be a significant difference?


For this research idea plan on also concentrating on how the bacteria/PH levels will effect animals in the area and determine if it will be safe for people to go into the water at all.


Global warming will not only change sea levels, weather, agriculture, challenged resources, species extinction, it could prevent surfers and families to play in the water because bacteria/PH levels will continue to rise. Global warming and San Diego says global warming will take effect much faster than has been predicted. "Bacterial levels can increase significantly in ocean and bay waters..." according to Beach and Bay.


Report Warns of Coastal Flooding and Rising Sea Levels in California states, "sea level is expected to rise an additional 22 to 35 inches by the end of the century" and this would inundate coastal areas with salt water, accelerate coastal erosion, threaten vital levees and inland water systems and disrupt wetlands and natural habitats.


2.Is there any other way to clean local beaches and restore the wildlife without having to block off the beach as they did at dog beach?


For this research idea I plan to give a brief summary of how dog beach was closed off for about 2 years and how it helped restore the wildlife in the area and clean up the near by wetlands.


Clean Beaches Plan gives a list of activities and a description of each and how long each one should take. The plan will lead to healthier beaches and better beach management.


For this idea I am looking for a current beach that is closed off or one that has endangered wildlife in the area and conjure an idea based on my research that will restore the wildlife and make it healthier.

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