Page 1 of 10Marine Science DepartmentFlorida Virtual School02.03 Ocean's Impact on WeatherExperimental Procedure and Lab ReportStudent Name:Lucca SouzaToday’s Date:9/22/2021InstructionsPlease use this document to complete the experimental procedure and lab report for the 02.03 marinescience lab. Please carefully read all parts of this document and complete all required parts. You maysubmit your completed lab report to obtain class credit for the “02.03 Ocean’s Impact on Weather”assignment.Lab Background InformationMangroves are marine forests made up of special trees and shrubsthat exist in coastal areas. Florida has 2,700 square kilometers ofmangroves! These forests help stabilize and protect Florida’scoastline from water erosion, which is especially important whenstorm surges occur during hurricanes.Click here to view a briefvideo that shows how mangroves act as buffers against waves.Mangrove forests, also known as mangrove swamps, are homes tomany species. The three most common mangrove tree species are:red mangroves, black mangroves, and white mangroves. Theseswamps are also home to many species of fish, birds, reptiles,amphibians, and mammals. Fish species are attracted to mangrovetree roots and use them for shelter, as seen in the picture on theleft.Click here to enlarge the picture on the left.Mangroves areeven important nurseries and breeding grounds for many species.Mangrove swamps in Florida must deal with regular threats from hurricanes. The devastation caused bya hurricane can significantly decrease biodiversity in a mangrove. For example, hurricanes can cripplefuture generations of marine organisms by destroying their breeding grounds. Recovering fromhurricane devastation can take many years. Therefore, restoring mangroves that have been devastatedby hurricanes is of great importance and interest to scientists. Some scientists have collectedmangrove tree seeds and replanted the seedlings, in an effort to help mangrove forests regrow faster.
