Continental Marines

The ocean covers more than 70% our earth’s surface, and 97% of the water found on the earth is contained in the ocean. Ocean pollution is a serious matter that people can get into a discussion, but when they go to bed at night not a lot of people are thinking about how much ocean pollution affects not only endangered species that live in the ocean but us as well. Most people don’t believe that they contribute to ocean pollution. They think it’s the big industries that create plastic and…

the water to from carbonic acid. Carbonic acid separates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions. Then, hydrogen ions combines with carbonate ions forming more bicarbonate ions which makes seawater more acidic. Page 2 Biological Effects on Marine Life In a biology class, I learned about things such as buffers, acids, and bases. I learned that the more Hydrogen molecules that a substance has makes it more acidic, and the more OH- molecules a substance has makes its concentration more…

Round Goby the Invasive Species I know that many people have never thought that fishing, being their main source of income. However when it is, a small toad-like pest called a round goby can devastate you greatly. The many different capabilities and adaptations this fish possess makes it a major threat to the bodies of water it has entered. The round goby or Neogobius melanostomus was introduced to the Great lakes from ballast waters of ships (Protect your waters para. 1). These fish are…

Have you ever looked over a fence, around a corner or peeked into your backyard from your window? Have you ever made believe that you were Captain Nemo on his submarine "The Nautilus"? It was fun when I was young. The wonders of childhood I shared by making a periscope for my children many years ago and they enjoyed it too. Access to better materials has allowed for improvements and better durability. My grandchildren now have use of the new model. Start by purchasing or finding the following…

Snorkeling Islamorada, Florida Keys, USA Florida Keys barrier reef is one of the longest and holding the 3rd place on our planet. Islamorada snorkeling is an excellent way to enjoy a wonderful undersea world of this live coral reef. Despite Key West and Key Largo are the most advertised, the Middle Keys including Islamorada possess the healthiest snorkeling locations. Treat Of Islamorada Snorkeling All the best Islamorada snorkeling spots are located several miles offshore, hence, the most…

dolphin hunting practice in the seaside town of Taiji, Japan. The town relies on dolphin hunting as a means of sustaining their economy, as well as being a part of the specific town’s culture and traditions. The captured dolphins are either sold to marine parks or are killed for their meat. Their practices occur at the town’s coast, in an enclosed and heavily guarded area of the beach dubbed the Cove, where any filming and photography is banned by the fisherman. Throughout the documentary,…

Globally, at least 23% of marine mammal species, 36% of seabird species, and 86% of sea turtle species are known to be affected by plastic debris (Sigler, 2014). Plastic can choke, reduce growth, drown animals, and spread invasive species. More so, the large amount of plastics found…

pleasure of humans, but it is often forgotten that it can and will be used up. The amount of overfishing happening is atrocious. The worst part is that millions of pounds of marine life taken from the ocean are unintentional. Fishing companies go out with the intention of catching a select few species of fish and any other type of marine life that is captured in the process is considered bycatch. The methods that fishing companies use are unethical and extremely harmful. Two specific fishing…

The fishing industry can be a very exciting and enticing world to work in such as fulfilling work, free travel, and the sense of freedom the ocean exudes. Many are drawn to the trade, but it is a dangerous job. A report from the National Transportation Safety Board found, that the commercial fishing had the highest fatality rate in the country with 111.8 deaths for every 100,000 workers. (NTSB). There are various reasons why it’s so dangerous and on March 23, 2008 the crew of the fishing vessel…

Regon Brenner The scope of government is a continual question in society, when should the government get involved? And if so, how much should it be involved? When it comes to case 4.4 in Kettl’s these are pertinent questions. I do not think that there is a “shark problem” because sharks are a natural part of the environment and have been around longer than humans. According to the case, the risk of a shark attack is relatively low. That being said, it is not unreasonable for the government to…