After analyzing the copious amounts of data collected, many trends arose from the numbers collected. Below is a link to the excel sheet with data from the seine net survey for every three hours and the hourly water quality data including dissolved oxygen levels, salinity, and temperature. There was also lab testing conducted through the water quality samples including turbidity and chlorophyll A.
https://docs.google.com/a/mail.usf.edu/spreadsheets/d/1f8e_oJd6AwqNZldM5AXUS-G-wFUAJkIMyzHqrg3KJew/edit#gid=0
During a thorough analysis and a long discussion we concluded that:
- Species abundance was higher during the day for the lake and estuary.
- Species diversity varied with time.
- Chlorophyll A reached a peak during the hottest times of the day 1430-1630 and also when the sun was rising.
- Dissolved oxygen directly correlated to this. The more chlorophyll A that penetrated the water, the more photosynthesis that occurred.
After the conclusive discussion, a skills test was assessed consisting of identification, application, and critical thinking.
Once that Friday passed, it was time to head off to THE KEYS!!! Lots of pictures coming soon! :)
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