SCI 100 Module One Activity Template

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SCI 100 Module One Activity Template: Topic Exploration Instructions Visit the Science Daily website to choose a natural science–related news story published within the past six months on a topic of interest to you. Ensure the article meets the criteria provided in the Module One Activity Guidelines and Rubric. Answer the following questions about your chosen scientific news story. Replace the bracketed text below with your responses. Provide the title and link to your chosen news story so your instructor may locate it.  Warming waters, local differences in oceanography affect Gulf of Maine lobster population. Warming waters, local differences in oceanography affect Gulf of Maine lobster population Summarize the main idea of the news story you selected. This should only take 1–2 sentences.  According to two recent studies, the rise and decline of lobster populations from southern New England to Atlantic Canada can be attributed to localized variations in oceanography and ocean warming. Briefly explain any prior knowledge and what you’d like to know more about regarding your selected news story.  I wasn’t familiar with any background regarding lobster population but after reading this article, I am intrigued. I would like to learn more about the importance that lobsters bring to the economy and how they are related scientifically. Discuss the value of the scientific research presented in your selected news story for contemporary society.  Recent scientific research conducted by the University of Maine on the early life stages of the American lobster is an essential early warning system for trends in the lobster fishery in New England. The studies, which are led by scientists like Andrew Goode and Noah Oppenheim, show how lobster populations in Atlantic Canada and southern New England are affected by localized changes in oceanography and ocean warming. According to the American Lobster Settlement Index (ALSI), which is deemed a dependable indicator, lobster fisheries trends can be predicted four to six years ahead of time based on temperature variations and the quantity of juvenile lobsters in coastal nurseries. This research shows a possible drop in the lobster fishery in the same region owing to changing climate conditions and anticipates regional variances, such as the recent boom in the Gulf of Maine. The findings highlight the significance of localized awareness in anticipating the implications of climate change on coastal communities and economies, and they advocate integrating this information into fisheries management as an independent early warning system. 1

Reference: University of Maine. (2019, October 25). Warming waters, local differences in oceanography affect Gulf of Maine lobster population. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 8, 2024 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191025075916.htm 2

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