Field Trips to Demonstrate Coastal Ecosystems

Sources of Information:

First Hand Observations

Laboratory Examination of Biota From Field Trip Location

Photo Evidence of Field Trip Experience

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Describe field trip location (e.g., Salt Marsh, Rocky Intertidal Zone; Working Harbor, etc.).

What type of environment is this? (High energy, low energy, depositional, erosional, etc.)

What are the challenges facing organisms that live in this environment? How do they cope with these challenges?

Describe some associated land and water uses that would be found in this area? How has the land or water use changed the area?
What management programs/plans are in place to preserve the coastal character and prevent deterioration of this location? Be specific.

Include some personal reflections regarding your impressions of this area.

List all references used (including websites that you should name as well as provide the URL reference).

Provide a photograph of yourself at the location if you did not attend the group field trip (if possible)

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Gaytha A. Langlois, Ph.D., 2002
Bryant College, Smithfield, RI 02917
e-mail: langlois@bryant.edu
Last Updated: September 2009