Saturday, April 17, 2010

Conclusion

The pH meter had an uncertainity of about 0.1. The data we gathered shows that the pH is approximately 7.91 for the whole ocean. As the results were taken on 2 different days of the week we can say that the pH does not change alot thus is somewhat constant.It is necessary to note that this pH is almost neutral and because of this it supports a variety of acquatic life.
like barnacles,crabs, sea stars ,sea urchins ,sea lions and many others. In addition due to the constancy of the pH this life is able to last longer .From researched articles we learnt that a 0.2 -0.3 change in pH slows the calsification process thus the ocean is suitable.Lastly from these results we can say that the ocean is not so salty and thus low pollution.
The Pearsoon docks had a low pH which shows that there are more salts in the water where we stay and could signify the pollution we create in the docks.The Marina is second highest because there is alot of activity at this place like a store and quite as high pollution chances while people consume.However we can conclude that the water in the Pacific Ocean especially in Padder Bay is all at around a pH of 7.91

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