Aquarium

The first marine aquarium that Tilikum went to was Sealand. For two-thirds of his life he was locked up in a holding tank. The tank was only twenty feet deep and twenty-eight feet in diameter. Tilikum was four at the time and was already bigger than 11.5 ft long. That tank…

The Money Menace I am Jerald Griffith, just a normal seventeen year old boy who lives in Michigan. It is 2012 and I have two annoying younger sisters and a twenty year old brother. My brother is constantly bragging that he has a ton of money so I have decided that on my eighteenth birthday I am getting a lottery ticket; luckily my birthday is on June seventh and it is May twenty-third so I only need to wait fifteen more long, painstaking days. Although the chances of winning the lottery are…

suicide was an impactful dismay to Ric O’Barry, and it should be the same for all of us. It solemnly presented the genuine spirit of captivated dolphins. What’s dreadful is, what occurred to Cathy happened to other dolphins as well. At the National Aquarium in Baltimore, when it first opened, the dying rates for dolphins were exceptionally high, and workers could not figure out why. Until finally, they discovered that the filtration system was making a lot of noise, and it was the stress that…

Bottlenose Dolphins Known for their curved mouths and acrobatic flips, the bottlenose dolphin is a friendly and intelligent sea creature known to humans around the world. They can often be seen performing flips and tricks as the stars of aquarium shows, and are named after their unique shaped beak, the “bottlenose”. The bottlenose dolphin has a sleek, streamlined-shaped body to help them reach fast speeds and for jumping high. Its skin is smooth and rubbery since it doesn’t have any sweat…

Leader come in all shapes and sizes. They are part of many industries and fields; they have diverse jobs and goals. Nancy Walsh is a leader at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. She works the programs and partnerships for the museum. Nancy Walsh has worked in many jobs and it has shaped the leader that she is today. It is through her experience that she is an amazing leader that is inspiring and passionate. Nancy Walsh was born in New York City. She’s the third of five kids in an Irish…

children and families to come and experience the joy of a zoo. Animals are able to live their lives to the fullest while being at zoos. In a report from Frontline "A Whale Of A Business,” by Eric Holt, states "Those who work with captive animals in aquariums and zoos have a special obligation to convey knowledge of the natural world to the public, to interpret the lives of animals accurately .." The article talks about how the workers at zoos are prepared to take care of any problem with any…

procedures,collecting samples of blood and urine,running diagnostic lab test, preparing surgical sites,changing bandages,placing catheters,taking radiographs,and filling prescriptions. Zoo vet technicians usually work at zoos, but some will work at aquariums with…

get to swim with dolphins. She loved dolphins, but her grandmother loved them even more than her and always said she wanted to swim with them, but she passed away before she was able too so Blaze wanted to do this for her. They reached the dolphin aquarium and got in their swimming gear to go swim with them. Once the girls got into the water and by the dolphins, they were beyond happy. This moment was especially special for Blaze. It made her really think of her grandmother. That is what made…

Essay 1 - Comparison When discussing states in this country it is common knowledge that each has its own unique personality. What most people don’t think about is how similar two places can be while still appearing completely different. Two states that people would not think have any similarities are Minnesota and New Mexico. Minnesota and New Mexico have very different landmarks, weather, and terrain but still share several things in common. Minnesota is located in the northern half of the…

humans, the main reason for the exploitation of seahorses is due to selfish desires. Although it is thought to have some medicinal purposes, no true research has been done to show the effect of it’s usage. Humans also purposely catch seahorses for aquariums or to dry them and use them for jewelry and decoration. This overfishing has actually altered the way some species behave, forcing them to give up their diurnal ways and become more nocturnal for their own safety. Other human implications…