San Diego Beach Research Questions

1.How does the bacteria in the ocean affect swimmers/surfers,and how often does it affect them?

For this project we are currently doing in class I am hoping to research how the bacteria infected water affects swimmers/surfers and how often do they get affected by it. In a article I read they stated _______________________________________________
"Local surfers refer to the cove's elbow as the "stank bank," where everything from kelp to lost watches collects on shore, said Glenn Paculba, a local surf shop owner and surfer. "Customers come into my store and complain about getting sick after surfing there."

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In my research I would interview people from different beaches not just one beach and see which beach seems to affect swimmers more.

2. How are ocean animals affected by the pollution of the water and how is the population of these ocean animals affected?

For this question I would like to see how ocean animals such as sea birds, dolphins, sea lions, etc are affected by the pollution in the water and if the pollution is affecting the animals population.

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"As with many types of marine litter, cigarette ends can be mistaken for food and eaten by marine animals. "

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