Choose one of the following organisms that you are interested in learning about

Question

Orca

Sharks (Pick a species to research)

Marine Iguana

Sea Otters

Manatee

Other (text or email me about what you want to research to get approval)


Generate 5 research questions that would like to learn more about your organism

Questions could be along the lines of

What do they eat and how do they hunt?

What are some learned behaviors that this organism does?

How does my organism interact with its ecosystem?

How is the organism impacted by climate change?

​​​​​​​Or come up with ones that are interesting to you!

Answer 1

I would like to learn more about the Orca (Orcinus orca). Here are five research questions related to orcas:

1. What is the diet of orcas in different environments, and how do their hunting strategies vary among different pods?

2. What are some of the social structures and learned behaviors observed within orca pods, and how do these behaviors enhance their survival?

3. How do orcas interact with other species in their ecosystem, and what role do they play in maintaining the ecological balance?

4. In what ways are orcas impacted by climate change, particularly in terms of their food sources and habitat?

5. What are the communication methods used by orcas, and how do these methods facilitate cooperation during hunting and social interactions?