Cu Lao Dung is a coastal district in Soc Trang province, the downstream area of ​​the Hau River where the Hau River flows into the East Sea through two estuaries Tran De and Dinh An. Within the framework of learning about the Mekong Delta, the course of the Changing Coast had a field trip in Cu Lao Dung district, Soc Trang province. Students are divided into groups to survey factors such as meteorology, CTD, DO, pH, CHL, surface sediment, and microplastics.

Field trip location of “The Changing Coast” course

The students were divided into 5 different groups to process and analyze data including meteorology and CHL; temperature, salinity, and turbidity; DO and pH; flow; sediment and microplastics. The groups worked and discussed actively to process and analyze data.

Groups discuss and analyze data

The groups reported the results after a period of group work to process and analyze data. The groups also listened to comments from lectures to better understand the issues and improve their reports. The reporting session ended successfully and the students had great experiences on this trip.

Groups present reports on data processing results

Some photos of data processing and reporting are posted on the YouTube channel of the Department of Oceanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (the attached link)