1. Coconut Grove Sailing Club 9/21/11 Mr. Diamond PE/water Activities director Mr. Binder swim/water polo coach kayaking sponsor trust Counselor dive instructor Mr. Espinosa marine science teacher secme coordinator open water diver

3. Objective: To apply scientific lab and inquiry skills to measure the parameters of the seawater by chemical analysis. Also, to discuss environmental issues as it pertains to mangrove forests, human impact on the environment, conservation, overfishing, and biodiversity. These objectives will be met through the process of or as a result of the act of kayaking within a local south Florida marine habitat.

4. Pre-lab discussion topics: Human impact on the environment Mangroves Overfishing & aquaculture Ocean acidification Coral reef conservation – divers/boats? Water cycle Nitrogen cycle Salinity pH scale

5. Lab activities: Human impact on the environment lecture (15 min.) Ocean acidification and demonstration (10 min.) Water chemistry field lab (30 min.) Ammonia/ammonium: ________________ Nitrite: _______________ Nitrate: _______________ pH: _____________ Salinity: __________ Turbidity/TDS: __________ Time: __________

6. The team…

7. Getting ready…

8. On the way…

10. To the island…

11. The island with a little precipitation….

12. Hermit crab at the island…

14. Sand dune off the island…

15. Some of the marine life…

19. On the way back…

20. Back safely at the dock…

21. The end