Oceanography report of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

  Oceanography report of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center   in Edgewater, Maryland. The place is an environmental research and educational facility operated by the Smithsonian Institution. The report must include the following bullets below of the research center- 0 BEACH PROFILE: Draw or describe the beach profile, the contour of the coastline, the presence of dunes, the presence of salt marshes and creeks, the presence of any freshwater streams, evidence of water runoff from land, etc. 0 SEDIMENT: Describe the sediment, its size, color, and distribution. Give a plausible explanation for its origin and distribution pattern- 0 WAVES, CURRENTS, & TIDES: Describe water movement, the direction of the incoming waves, any visible currents, and indicators of tidal range. 0 MARINE ORGANISMS: Describe the distributions, interactions, and behaviors of the animals and plants at the site- Describe remnants of living organisms such as shells, animal tracks, seaweed, etc- and try to identify the living organisms that you saw- Describe how the physical features of the environment affect the living organisms and are affected by them. 0 HUMAN IMPACTS: Note the presence of any human impact: boats, garbage, seawalls, docks, jetties, fencing, dredging, etc. Describe their effects on the ecosystem. The report must describe personal experience on a field trip. Need to demonstrate that I was there, that I made the observations. The Introduction should give a thorough overview of the trip. Describe the field trip destination, including name, address, cost (if any), website, and any other pertinent details, tell us why I chosethat location, and introduce the 3 (or more) bullet points I will discuss in your paper. The Body should include observations and discussion of at least three of the bullet points. I must go beyond the general information that anyone could learn by going to the website for the destination. Share detailed observations, an interpretation or analysis based on what I have learned so far in the course, and my reaction or opinions related to the experience- The Conclusion should summarize the experience and share my overall reaction to the place I visited. How did the trip relate to what I have learned about from the textbook and lectures? Would you recommend this field trip location to other students? Why or Why not?