Project:

Barcode Long Island

Students:

Alexandra Barbagallo, Kesia Santos, Fotini Gatzonis, Athina Nikolaros

School:

Saint Francis Preparatory School, Queens

Mentors:

Casey Clark

Abstract:

The objective of this experiment is to evaluate biodiversity by extracting a total of 20 samples of invertebrates from Oakland Lake. The fence surrounding Oakland Lake will be utilized as a reference point, since the invertebrates inhabit the water by the fence. The post we will be sampling from is a sign hanging on a black fence that surrounds flowers in the lake. The sign is about 10 inches long, and we will be collecting samples within 6 inches of it. This gives us an opportunity to sample invertebrates from the water to measure the biodiversity. The fence is the best reference point to use since a few years ago Oakland lake had wastes and sediments taking up most of the lake due to people around that area. Human interference pertaining the lake may indicate a change in the biodiversity for us to observe. The variety of insects found will allow for an assessment of the lake restoration.

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