Information
Where
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Key Stage
KS1,
KS2,
KS3
Curriculum
Geography,
Science
Theme
Animals,
Earth & Science,
Natural World,
Science
Type of Activity
Making
Type of Session
Resources

How does burning fossil fuels threaten Antarctic marine life?

This experiment demonstrates the link between increasing carbon dioxide levels and ocean acidification and freshening oceans. Freshwater and more acidic water in the oceans make life harder for Antarctica’s marine animals.

The experiment was made by Nick Barrett. Nick is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge Earth Science Department and The British Antarctic Survey investigating the resistance of Antarctic marine species to predicted freshening and lower salinity in the Southern Ocean.

You will need:

  • Uncooked eggs
  • Permanent markers
  • Vinegar
  • Food colouring
  • One jar for each egg

Download the instructions (please note YouTube video no longer available)