Project:

The Effects of Seawater Flooding from Hurricane Sandy on the Diversity of Invertebrate Aquatic Microorganisms in Long Is

Students:

Emily McGuire, Aileen Miller

School:

Mineola High School, Nassau

Mentors:

Ellen McGlade-McCulloh

Abstract:

The goal of this study is to determine whether or not seawater flooding from Hurricane Sandy had an effect on invertebrate aquatic microorganisms in freshwater ponds. Taking part in the Barcode Long Island project will allow one recognize the impact of flooding on the diversity of Long Island’s freshwater ponds.

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