An Experiment to Investigate Species Diversity at West Runton Beach
Aim
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For this investigation, I am aiming to investigate the species
diversity at West Runton Beach. The aim is to research the
distributions of substrates, plant life and other organisms, comparing
them with each other and relating it to the tidal zonation. This will
hopefully show us how each factor of the environment affects the
others.
The experiment will be a line transect using a quadrant down to parts
of the beach; from the shore to the other end; by a groyne and down
the middle. I hope also to see how this affects the ecology of the
investigated areas.
Objectives
The objective of this experiment is to see how different factors of
environments at this particular beach affect other factors. I intend
to learn and gain a broader understanding about niches: which biotic
and abiotic factors prefer which conditions.
I also intend to see how the populations are structured.
Apparatus
In order to carry out this experiment we will need the following
equipment:
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One metre squared quadrant
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A tape measure
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clipboard
Walking boots or Wellington boots
Method
To carry out this experiment I will need to maintain the following
instructions:
1. We will do the following by the groyne and down the middle of the
beach
2. I will gather all my equipment and make sure everything is prepared
by wearing appropriate shoes for the rocky and wet ground and
preparing a suitable table to record my results in an easily
understandable form
3. Then, I have to get the tape measure and from the front of the
beach, pull the tape measure all the way to the sea front, keeping the
quadrant and writing apparatus at hand
4. Then I will place the quadrant as far as possible along the beach
just by the tape measure without touching the sea and begin recording
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