Ocean Explorers

Project Stories

Students at Lakewood High School explore the impact of flood gates, diversion ditches, and hypersaline ponds on the water quality within the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. They use ArcView GIS to display and analyze trends in dissolved oxygen, salinity, pH, nitrates and phosphates within the wetlands. Activity developed by Keith Miller, Stephanie Bauer, Victor de la Loza. more...

OE Projects

Several Ocean Explorer teams used GIS to investigate local issues either with their science classes or after-hours science clubs. Descriptions of projects and relevant data sets are provided. Some projects also include tips for replicating the project in a different area. Learn more about a specific project by clicking on its title from the list below.