Temperature Trends and the Genetic Diversity of Eelgrass
Zostera marina, or eelgrass, is a marine flowering plant species native to the estuarine coastlines of North America and Eurasia. The plants thrive in the cool, saline waters of Possession Sound and provide critical habitat for numerous species. Global declines in eelgrass populations and rising wat...
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ftwestwashington:oai:cedar.wwu.edu:ssec-1785 2023-05-15T17:53:55+02:00 Temperature Trends and the Genetic Diversity of Eelgrass Sayed, Madeline M, 3593787 2016-01-01T08:00:00Z https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2016ssec/habitat/9 English eng Western CEDAR https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2016ssec/habitat/9 This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103, USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference Records, University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference Fresh Water Studies Life Sciences Marine Biology Natural Resources and Conservation text 2016 ftwestwashington 2022-09-14T05:59:01Z Zostera marina, or eelgrass, is a marine flowering plant species native to the estuarine coastlines of North America and Eurasia. The plants thrive in the cool, saline waters of Possession Sound and provide critical habitat for numerous species. Global declines in eelgrass populations and rising water temperatures threaten a crucial building block of a healthy marine environment. The decline in eelgrass abundance has been linked to anthropogenic influences and global climate change. The reproduction of eelgrass is sensitive to surrounding conditions; it is able to reproduce sexually and asexually. Students in the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), a dual credit program though Everett Community College, collect eelgrass samples from three locations in Possession Sound. Temperature data collected by a CTD deployed near one location demonstrates an increasing temperature average over the last five years. In 2010, the average yearly temperature was 10.32˚C, while 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 measured 9.88˚C, 9.89˚C, 10.41˚C, and 10.52˚C, respectively. In 2015, the average temperature increased by 1.12˚C, averaging 11.64˚C. It is hypothesized that higher temperatures in the water column will increase the occurrence of sexual reproduction, increasing the genetic diversity of the population. To determine if temperature changes have an effect on genetic diversity, eelgrass DNA samples will be extracted using methods from Integrated DNA Technologies and amplified through PCR. Nucleic Acid separation will be done by agarose gel electrophoresis and then analyzed. Text Orca Western Washington University: CEDAR (Contributing to Education through Digital Access to Research) |
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Zostera marina, or eelgrass, is a marine flowering plant species native to the estuarine coastlines of North America and Eurasia. The plants thrive in the cool, saline waters of Possession Sound and provide critical habitat for numerous species. Global declines in eelgrass populations and rising water temperatures threaten a crucial building block of a healthy marine environment. The decline in eelgrass abundance has been linked to anthropogenic influences and global climate change. The reproduction of eelgrass is sensitive to surrounding conditions; it is able to reproduce sexually and asexually. Students in the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), a dual credit program though Everett Community College, collect eelgrass samples from three locations in Possession Sound. Temperature data collected by a CTD deployed near one location demonstrates an increasing temperature average over the last five years. In 2010, the average yearly temperature was 10.32˚C, while 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 measured 9.88˚C, 9.89˚C, 10.41˚C, and 10.52˚C, respectively. In 2015, the average temperature increased by 1.12˚C, averaging 11.64˚C. It is hypothesized that higher temperatures in the water column will increase the occurrence of sexual reproduction, increasing the genetic diversity of the population. To determine if temperature changes have an effect on genetic diversity, eelgrass DNA samples will be extracted using methods from Integrated DNA Technologies and amplified through PCR. Nucleic Acid separation will be done by agarose gel electrophoresis and then analyzed. |
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