Algae

Awhile back, people were greatly devastated by the fact that the Great Barrier Reef was dying. This is very understandable because it is a 1,400 mile long mural of color and life, or at least it used to be. Now it smells of death and is on an unstoppable journey towards it’s end (Source). However, many do not understand the importance of the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia and is assumed to be originally discovered by early Aborigines who inhabited the gigantic island for…

unicellular green algae that is eukaryotic (Wells). Because of its long life on earth it has been essential for C. vulgaris to evolve so it can survive. One feature that C. vulgaris has is its ability to grow rapidly. Because of its rapid growth scientist have been studying it and found that it can be used in many different ways; wastewater treatments, production of protein-rich food and feed additives, and biofuel (Cakmak,Wells). Specialty oils, and cosmetics can also be products from algae…

At this day in age, Algae biofuel is no longer a backburner option for viable fuel alternatives. This environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum is a realistic contender to battle with other biofuels and fossil fuels. Algae is more than just the green seaweed at the bottom of the ocean that people associate it with. It is a versatile and sustainable resource that is produced in abundant amounts and can be converted into fuel for trains, planes and cars. Algae microorganisms convert…

story makes more sense. The first reason why the second story in the life of Pi is the true story, is because carnivorous islands do not exist. It is speculated that instead, the island is a symbol of Pi’s lack of faith. (Shmoop Editorial Team. "The Algae Island in Life of Pi." Shmoop. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov.…

published in Nature in 1992, and “Killer Algae” published in Discover in 1993, the reader is able to perceive similarities and differences between the two articles. Both articles are about a mysterious species of dinoflagellate that kill large quantities of fish. “New ‘phantom’...” and “Killer Algae” both explain why the species of dinoflagellate is considered a ‘phantom’. The dinoflagellate receives the title ‘phantom’ due to it disappearing after a kill. The killer algae does not actually…

Taking your boat on the water during the summer gives you a carefree outlet for relaxation and enjoying the great outdoors, but, over time, the bottom of every boat begins to accumulate algae as it sits in the water. This accumulation mars the aesthetic appeal of your boat and can lead to other issues. Understanding how to clean a boat properly is must for any boat owner and it should not be avoided until the problem is so severe that nothing short of a jackhammer will penetrate the grime. Boat…

of other fermented products (e.g., sugar to ethanol, butanol or other biofuels), as it could improve the economics and sustainability of the whole utilization of algae as a feedstock [45]. Economic considerations and principles of green design recommended that biofuels must be produced simultaneously with value-added co-products for algae-to-fuel technology to be successful [46]. In comparison to other types of biomass, microalgae has superfluous benefits as it is a fast growing microorganism…

Our help is needed to once again fix Lake Erie’s Blue-Green Algae problem! Since the 1960’s Lake Erie has had a thick sheet of Blue-Green Algae growing, threatening the lives of thousands of animals and humans that depend on it for fresh water and food. In the mid 1960’s Lake Erie was so polluted that TIME Magazine declared it as “ In danger of dying of suffocation.” The Cuyahoga River was so bad that it caught on fire multiple times, the Mayor of Cleveland declared war on pollution! It was…

effects of ocean acidification on coralline algae include reduced growth rates and structural integrity (Ragazolla et al., 2012). Ragazolla and colleagues (2012) noted a significant downward trend in coralline algae (Lithothamnion glaciale) growth rates with increased carbon dioxide levels. Furthermore, the skeletal integrity of Lithothamnion glaciale was reduced in acidified conditions (Ragazolla et al., 2012). This has the consequence of increasing coralline algae vulnerability to boring.…

Competition Of Chlamydomonas and Blue-Green Algae For Resources In The Campus Lake General Research Question: Will competition affect resources available in the Campus Lake? Population Ecology Experiment Null Hypothesis: The presence of Blue-Green Algae will not have an effect on the Chlamydomonas population. Alternative Hypothesis: The presence of Blue-Green Algae will have an effect on the Chlamydomonas population. Community Ecology Experiment Null Hypothesis: Nitrate concentration will…