Aquatic ecosystem

population of an ecosystem. Did you know that oil spills can even affect many worm species causing them to over populate. Also, Wolves aren’t the real bad guys in Yellowstone national park. My last point is about melting glaciers, and how their destruction is causing some of the worst damage to animal populations. Oil spills cause both decrease and increase in animal populations. For example, the Axolotl Salamander, also known as The Mexican Walking Fish, and brine shrimp are aquatic animals,…

today (Roberts, 2009). It causes many negative direct and indirect effects on aquatic structure and communities, and in many cases, leads to species extirpation or extinction (Roberts, 2009). Fish species within the coral reef ecosystems play important functioning roles that help support many different coral reef processes (Bellwood et al., 2004). Species richness and high levels of biodiversity are important for ecosystem performance and coral reef functionality (Bellwood et al., 2004). Three…

increase of riverbed and bank erosion which has lead to suspended solids in the water on the site and downstream. These Suspended solids would have most likely affected aquatic ecosystems in NSI. Aquatic ecosystems are home to many important species and plants and when one ecosystem is affected this could lead to impacts on other ecosystem components. (Michelle…

Narwhals are, From many perspectives, the dominant form of life on earth. Narwhals continue to dictate and control many of the ecosystems the inhabit. Narwhals have undergone an interesting history as they evolved from their Bohaskia monodontioides ancestor. They have a long horn that come out of their head. They are like the jedis of the sea. The life cycle of a narwhal starts out with it being born at 5 feet and with no horn/tooth or spots. For 20 months it stays by the mother. The adult…

The nitrogen in the ecosystem is from natural events. Nitrates are mostly ammonium and nitrate. This compound is used in the ecosystem for the growth, repair, and reproduction of plants. Nitrogen appears in a lot of natural processes. Some plants take atmospheric nitrogen and convert it to nitrogen that they can actually use.…

Organisms such as fish can maintain their internal pH in water that has a pH in the range of 6.5-8.5 (Principles of General Chemistry, 2012). When acid rain decreases the external pH, many aquatic organisms can no longer maintain their internal pH and die. Even slight imbalances in the pH of the aquatic system can result in a decline in population of fish eggs and young which in turn affects the population of the animals higher up the food chain. Sulfuric acid in lakes and rivers interferes with…

The phosphorus cycle is the movement of phosphorus in the ecosystem. The cycle starts from the rocks which contain a lot of phosphorus compounds. As these rocks experience weathering, they break down and gets mixed into the ground. Sometimes it gets washed away in water. With this, plants are able to absorb P from the ground. The animals eat these plants and absorb P. The phosphorus returns to the soil through the wastes we release, and when the dead decompose. These then goes back to the…

creating the same ecological hazard in the lower part of the bay” (Moore 1). This contributes to nutrient loading, which is when an ecosystem has a high amount of nutrients entering it in a short amount of time.…

(Cesar et al. 2003). In fact, 30% of coral reefs are at risk of being lost in about the next thirty years. Millions depend on coral reefs for nutrition and income, and if the coral reefs suffer, it is very likely that people who rely on coral reef ecosystems will suffer as well. Attracted by their beauty and biodiversity, many tourists come from all over the world to experience destinations with coral reefs. Coastal tourism is among the fastest growing industries in the world. The growth of…

Congaree National Park The Forest is the largest hardwood forest in Southeast United States. It is home to thousands of state champion trees and the Wateree and Congaree rivers. The Congaree National Park in Hopkins South is widely known for its history and park culture widely because of its floodplain. Hunter’s since the prehistoric ages, hunters used in to fish. This park is named after the Congaree tribe that inhabited the park, until Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto and the Spaniard…