top of page

Introduction to Oceanography

Enviro-Lab Stern

In this online activity, you will use your scientific skills to help figure out why species diversity and abundance vary with season in the estuary.  In order to complete this activity, you will need some pieces of paper, and something to write with.

Take a virtual tour of the stern of the Enviro-Lab below. Use your mouse to move around the image. 

Learn about the instruments used on the stern below.

Basic Research Project:

How and why does the abundance of benthic organisms in Long Island Sound change with the seasons?

Choose an organism (or, select the one that was assigned to you by your teacher).  Click the link and follow the instructions to start your investigation!

Winter Flounder

Winter Flounder.png

Northern Sea Robin

Northern Sea Robin.png

Spider Crab

Spider Crab.png

Longfin Squid

Longfin Squid.png

Porgy (Scup)

Scup (Porgy).jpg

Little Skate

Little Skate.png

Summer Flounder (Fluke)

Summer Flounder.png

Butterfish

Atlantic Butterfish.png

Return to Intro to Oceanography Landing Page

**Educators and/or homeschool parents: educator guides are available for all research projects. 

Email mjacobs@oceanology.org to request an educator guide**

bottom of page