Students engage as scientists to analyze images of corals to evaluate the health of deep-sea ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The module helps students define and quantify data as well as differentiate between temporal and spatial data. It covers some basic concepts of ecosystems, abiotic and biotic factor, and benthic environments.
Supplemental material found here:
https://resources.ceismc.gatech.edu/amp/deep-sea
This kit includes all necessary materials and printed copies of all handouts, pictures, etc. Videos for the activity are found in the link above.