AICE Marine Science- Scientific Method, Practical Skills, and Sampling Techniques Terminology

AICE Marine Science- Scientific Method, Practical Skills, and Sampling Techniques Terminology Mark-release-recapture ️a method to estimate the population size of mobile species Lincoln Index ️a mathematical equation that can use the mark-release-recapture data to estimate the population size Frame quadrat ️a plastic or metal square that sets a standard unit of area for study of the distribution of marine organisms transect ️a rope or tape marked at regular intervals that sets standard distances for study of the distribution of marine organisms Line transect ️a sampling method involving counting of species that touch the transect continuous sampling ️samples that are taken along the whole length of transect systematic sampling ️samples are taken at fixed intervals along the transect Belt transect ️sampling method involving counting of species in frame quadrants placed adjacent to the transect random sampling ️samples are taken at random places within the sample site ethical method ️evaluates and chooses ways to protect the natural habitat under investigation safe method ️identifies potential hazards and then reducing their risk of occurring kite graph ️a graph of the distribution and abundance of organisms in the littoral zone that allo