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Will Different Materials Affect the Growth of Sea Life?

CSEF · 2007 Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Ildiko Ruzics · St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach, Orange County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My goal is to determine the growth of sea life on different materials. Methods/Materials 20 # 3 in. x 3 in. Light weight sheets of copper 20 # 3 in. x 3 in. Plastic sheets 20 # 3 in. x 3 in. Aluminum sheets 180 - Feet of heavy fishing line Results The results show that sea life grows differently on different materials and that copper appears to stop the growth of sea life. This difference between copper and the other materials seems to be very significant. Conclusions/Discussion This experiment proves that sea life grows differently on different materials. The difference between growth of sea life on copper versus other materials was statistically significant.

Summary statement

Copper prevents the growth of sea life.

Help received

Dr. D. Gjertsen performed a statistical analysis.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2007 Pharmacology/ Toxicology · Entry J1527

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