What did you learn this week?
This week we learned about the how turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean. We read a book that showed the dangers turtles face when on their journey from the beach, both human and natural. We discussed how these natural and human factors can both help and harm the turtles. The activity we did helped us make a line graph and analyze data about how many turtles actually make it to the ocean.
Are you able to relate what you learned to what you already knew?
I knew that not many sea turtles made it off the beach, but I wasn't aware it was only one in a thousand sea turtles. I also knew that turtles had predators, but I didn't know that cats and raccoons were some of those predators. We discussed ways humans can help the turtles make it to the ocean, and I learned that using mesh fences and turning off porch lights can help save the turtles.
What are new or remaining questions?
One question I still have is if humans saving turtles would throw off the balance of the marine biome and ecosystem. I also wonder how many turtles being saved it would take to cause an imbalance in the ecosystem.
I also found it interesting that so many turtles don't make it to the sea. I think you ask a great question when wondering how many turtles it would take to throw off the ecosystem.
ReplyDeleteI also wondered whether human interference would throw off the balance of the ecosystem if people tried to help save more sea turtles. This is an important topic that should be discussed along with the idea of saving sea turtles, because there can be some harm in letting a species flourish without proper regulation.
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith, I liked your question as well. It is crazy to think that if just a couple more people picked up trash on the sand and in the ocean what a difference it can make for not just the sea turtles but for other different kinds of animals on land or sea.
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