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Measuring Mangroves in Biscayne National Park

Provided by: National Park Service|Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video from the National Park Service highlights research that is conducted in Biscayne National Park to monitor the health of mangrove forests and the impacts of sea level rise.
A "Future Park Leader of Emerging Change" intern describes his experience tracking soil elevation in the forests and why mangrove ecosystems are so important to the park and the planet.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: National Park Service

Region: North America, USA - South, United States, Florida

Languages: English

Positives

This video provides an example of how volunteers and interns can support climate change research.
Students will learn about mangrove forests, an important ecosystem that can also reduce the negative impacts of extreme weather conditions.

Additional Prerequisites

Some prior knowledge of how climate change is connected to sea level rise may help students better understand the information shared in this video.

Differentiation

An "audio described version" of this video is linked in the description for visually impaired students.
This video could be used in a lesson about climate change, citizen science, ecosystems, or natural resource management.
Science classes could use this resource to discuss the steps that scientists must take when they conduct research.

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