Coral bleaching

The green sea turtle, also known as Chelonia Mydas, is an endangered species. Sea turtles are targeted by people due to their meat, eggs, and shells. For people, this is a way of not only getting food but also an income source. Another factor that contributes to the green sea turtle endangerment is overfishing and poaching. Sea turtles are also used by some for ceremonies or even medicine. Technology such as propellers or getting hit by a boat can also pose threats to sea turtles, as the…

The Tragedy of the Commons is a principle that is linked to how humans use and abuse the world in the pursuit of our own self-interest. One example of the Tragedy of the Commons is humans’ overfishing of the oceans. By overfishing the ocean (the ocean being the “commons”) we deplete the ocean of fish and other marine life, which alters the planet’s well-being. The ocean’s well-being is imperative to many biological cycles that keep the planet running smoothly. Fishermen continue to fish at an…

1.2 Dubas bug Ommatissus lybicus 1.2.1 Taxonomy and distribution Ommatissus lybicus is belonging to the family Tropiduchidae which distributed mainly in tropical regions and comprise about 330 species. Most species of this family are greenish, yellowish to a brownish colour and 5-7 mm long. In addition, Tropiduchidae has clear forewings, which are longer than their body. Tropiduchidae is common in tropical forests and its genus Ommatissus is distributed in the eastern hemisphere. Unlike the…

Garbage reduction along with toxins deplete the oxygen content of the water consequently making it impractical for many life figure including larger species like dolphins, shark, seals and penguins to survive. Human manipulation is another issue when it involves aquatic conservation. We account for major fishery consumption, ultimately, altering the biodiversity of these areas. In reference to the Marine Iguana, they are adapted to warmer weather; however, climate changes, as a result of human…

In the year 1858 Robert Michael Ballantyne released a novel called The Coral Island, in the story, a small group of boys are stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean and are left to survive with each other until eventually they fight their way back to a proper civilization. In the 1950’s an author named William Golding read that story and believed that that wouldn’t be what would happen to a group of boys with no adults, so he wrote his own take on the story in a novel called Lord of the Flies…

The 11 armed sea star lives in South Australia , new Zealand and in the cape peninsula .it’s the largest seastar in southern australia they are found under rocks,algae in pools and in low water levels. It eats oysters,mussels,snails,shrimp and other starfish. It’s scientific name is the Coscinasterias calamaria . it could be brown, blue , green , grey, mauve,white,cream or orange. It you cut off one of its arms it will grow into a new starfish. It’s arms could grow to be up to 30 cm. 11 armed…

Everglade’s national state park is a U.S park that relies in Florida. It was established in December, 6, 1947. It consists of the largest sawgrass prairie in North America. Everglade’s is also known for the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. Also the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Other than that Everglade’s has a variety of animals that inhabit in there. That includes Florida panthers, American crocodile and the West Indian manatee. At this attraction…

This last month, in AP Biology, the class completed the dissection of a starfish, followed by a crayfish. With the experience of these labs, comparisons can be made between many aspects of these two organisms. These aspects suited for comparison include the body plans and symmetry of starfish and crayfish, the science behind their need and ability to move, how each organism obtains oxygen and distributes it therefore throughout the body, the processes of their digestive and nervous system, and…

5 Things to Know to Get the Best and Cheapest Insurance on a Charleston Beach Home When it comes to homes, there is no argument that the ones located on the beaches of Charleston South Carolina are some of the most beautiful in the south. However, something you might not be sure of is the premium on a coastal homeowners policy, which could be expensive, unless you shop through the right channels. There are many factors that affect the insurance premium a beachfront home, but with Triest Agency…

Red Snapper Industry of Pensacola Critical to understanding the eventual development of the fishing industry in Pensacola is recognizing the city’s geographical location and land features. In Hawkshaw: Prehistory and History in an Urban Neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida, the environmental setting is laid bare. A major land shaping force in the area is the Gulf of Mexico. During the Pleistocene Era, the sea level was 300 feet lower than it is today due to “glacial episodes.” Due to the low sea…