Tahitian Sea Level Change Core (IODP 310)

Actvity Summary: IODP Expedition 310 collected evidence of changes in sea level during the last deglaciation, including a record of temperatures and salinity changes in the southern Pacific.

The two 30cm replicas of 310-20A-22R-2 display coral sandstone and massive coral (Porites) in growth position with interbedded microbiolites (organosedimentary deposits). Cavities are filled with Halimeda (calcareous algae) segments, gastropods, bivalves and microbiolites.

National Science Education Content Standards:

Standard E: Earth and space science

Next Generation Science Standards: Cross Cutting Concepts:

Patterns

Next Generation Science Standards: Science and Engineering Practices:

Developing and using models

Next Generation Science Standards: Core Ideas:

ESS1. C The history of the planet Earth
LS1.B Growth and development of organisms