Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Dear Sir,

I am doing a Science Project on Marine organisms- the nocturnal ones, their activity and adaptations.

I chose this topic because of my fascination for wildlife/marine life and because I am an open water diver and love to observe the animals and their activities during my dives.

For my project, I read a lot on nocturnal marine life and submitted a science proposal to show the adaptations and activity of marine organisms limiting to moray eel, octopus, squids and sharks. I studied about their structural and behavioral adaptations, habitats, etc. I also researched on bio-luminescence.

I even watched BBC documentaries and Ted Talks.

Being new in the USA, I did not know how exactly to go about the science project and how to choose a strong topic around which I can design an experiment too.

This particular topic is certainly of my interest. And I enjoyed researching too. But now I am confused on how do I base an experiment on marine creatures?
How do I show adaptations and camouflaging, or bio-luminescence? I know these not just by reading but I have seen these during my dives in the sea but how do we work on an experiment at school.
May be working on camouflaging is easier. But I can show it in photos but how to show a model or base an experiment? I am confused and stuck.

Do you think you can suggest something? Please


Thank you.
Mayank

Hello Mayank,

There are several parameters to consider; what kinds of animals do you have access to (for observation or experimentation), and do you have any hypotheses about nocturnal marine life that you would like to test? Put another way, what questions interest you, and then, which of those is feasible to pursue?

Cheers,
Colin