Srednja škola “Jure Kaštelan” Omiš

Duration: 8 weeks

Participants: Dajana Jelavić,EFL teacher mentor/class 3b

1. Research Question

How do climate change and environmental factors impact the growth and sustainability of olives, mandarin oranges, and Ziziphus jujuba in the Mediterranean region?

2. Goals

• Analyze the adaptability of olives, mandarin oranges, and Ziziphus jujuba to climate change.
• Explore sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the effects of environmental changes.
• Propose strategies for long-term agricultural sustainability in the Mediterranean.

3. Hypothesis

If olives, mandarins, and Ziziphus jujuba are cultivated using sustainable farming methods, they will better withstand:

• Less rainfall
• Saltier water
• Higher temperatures

4. Methodology

• Data Collection:
• Research climate impact reports (IPCC Interactive Atlas, Agroklub,IPCC climate science helper chatbot)).
• Analyze environmental needs of olives, mandarins, and Ziziphus jujuba (soil type, water requirements, temperature tolerance).
• Analysis:
• Use graphs to show how climate variables (temperature, precipitation) affect each crop.
• Compare future climate scenarios for the Mediterranean region.
• Case Study:
• Focus on local agricultural examples (Dalmatian region, Croatia).
• Sustainability Research:
• Identify water-efficient irrigation systems, organic soil conservation, pest management, and agroforestry approaches.

5. Steps

6. Expected Results

• Ziziphus jujuba will show greater resilience to drought and heat compared to olives and mandarins.
• Productivity of olives and mandarins will decline without adaptation strategies.
• Sustainable farming techniques will significantly improve resilience and yields.

7. Conclusion

Mediterranean agriculture must adapt by:

• Investing in drought-resistant crops like Ziziphus jujuba.
• Implementing sustainable practices.
• Raising awareness among farmers and policymakers.

8. Final Outputs

• Research report with graphs and future scenarios.
• Presentation (PowerPoint).
• Possible educational campaign or poster exhibition about sustainable agriculture.

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Timeline (October–December 2024)

Mentor:Dajana Jelavić

Students:3b class

 Research Question

How will projected environmental changes over the next 75 years impact the survival and biodiversity of Scorpaena scrofa?

 Goal

To analyze the effects of ocean acidification, rising sea temperatures, and salinity changes on the physiological health, reproduction, and habitat of Scorpaena scrofa, highlighting the urgency for targeted marine conservation efforts.

Hypothesis

Ocean acidification, rising sea temperatures, and salinity shifts will severely impact the physiological and ecological viability of Scorpaena scrofa over the next 75 years, increasing the risk of extinction.

Research Methods

• Data Sources:
• Interactive Atlas IPCC (environmental projections)
• Parameters Studied:
• pH tolerance (7.8–8.4)
• Temperature tolerance (8–26 °C)
• Salinity preference (35–40 ppt)
• Analysis:
• Physiological stress and reproductive outcomes modeled against projected environmental conditions.

 Research Steps

Expected Results

• Ocean acidification may impair reproduction and increase mortality.
• Rising temperatures could push the species to its upper thermal tolerance, reducing fitness.
• Salinity changes may cause osmotic stress and habitat unsuitability.
• Without intervention, these factors may lead to severe population decline and possible extinction.

Conclusion

Projected environmental changes will significantly threaten the survival of Scorpaena scrofa. Immediate conservation actions are necessary to protect the species and maintain Mediterranean marine biodiversity.

Outputs

• Research poster
• Data visualizations (graphs)
• QR code linking to further resources
• Presentation of results

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