Diving for 500-Year-Old Corals in Tobago
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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video from the American Museum of Natural History is about scientific research that uses very old corals to help scientists answer important questions about changes in temperature, ocean currents, and other conditions.
- The scientists study corals around Goat Island and Little Tobago.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: American Museum of Natural History
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- Students will hear from two female scientists and see the cores removed from the corals.
- This video gives an interesting look into how a researcher sets up a project.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with coral reefs.
- It may also benefit students to understand why scientists may be interested in knowing past temperatures.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Coral reefs are important habitats and nurseries for marine life and are vital for many people that rely on them for ecotourism businesses or subsistence fishing. This can be discussed in social studies or economics classes.
- Science classes can use this video to supplement other content on climate change, data collection, proxy temperature data, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
- Other related resources include this video about corals, this lesson about ocean acidification, and this interactive resource about coral bleaching.
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American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
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