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Lesson 6 was designed to introduce you to the primary beneficiaries, besides us, of healthy aquatic ecosystems - that is, diverse animal and plant communities that are dependent upon water. Obviously, there is much more to learn about the biological diversity of these systems, such as how to identify and recognize species, their role in the functioning of these ecosystems, and how they can be used in monitoring programs to assess the health or condition of aquatic habitats. As stated by Karr and Chu (1997) at the beginning of this lesson, “… the status of living systems provides the most direct and most effective measure of the "integrity of water," the resource on which all life depends.”
Deliverable - Quiz 2
Don't forget to complete Quiz 2 by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, July 3rd. The quiz will cover material from lessons 4, 5, and 6 so you should take the quiz after completing all of the activities for Lesson 6. Registered students can access Quiz 2 under Lesson 6 in Canvas. (See the Calendar in Canvas for specific due dates.)
Reminder - Complete all of the Lesson 6 tasks!
You have reached the end of Lesson 6! Double check the to-do list on the Lesson 6 Overview page to make sure you have completed all of the activities listed there before you begin Lesson 7.