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banks, concentrated by logs or in root mats. The life span of the mussel is typically less than 12 years, which is young compared with many other freshwater species. In the larvae stage of the reproductive cycle, Dwarf Wedge Mussels depend on a host fish,…

fishing techniques. Trout fishing is one of the many fishing sports that are popular. Fish belonging to the Salmonidae family are referred to as trout fish. It can be both saltwater and freshwater fish. These fishes can also be classified as oily fish. There are many trout fishing tips, that are distributed by professional trout fisherman. I've been lucky in recent times and also have caught many big bass…

Nhuy Nguyen Mrs. Pirchio AICE Marine Science 27 September 2015 Hunter and the Hunted Interrelation Population 1. Introduction: From Mexico, to Alaska, and even within Japan, there’s a high chance of being able to visit areas where sea otters can be sighted. Sea otters, also known scientifically as, Enhydra lutris, inhabit shallow coastal areas and they prefer places with a lot of kelp. They use the kelp surrounding them to wrap themselves in while they’re resting. They are very sociable…

‘killer whale’ is well earned. The name comes from their capability and history of killing other whales. Along with whales, orcas feast on a multitude of other large animals such as seals and sea lions. They are not opposed to eating seabirds or fish either. Being able to hunt animals like whales and seals by itself sounds like an impressive feat. But what is actually impressive are the various techniques that they use to acquire their meals. One of these techniques is referred to as…

snout called campulae which sense impulses emitted by other creatures. Some things that would tempt a shark’s senses would be low-frequency sounds, as of a struggling fish. Another would be a splashing sound, like of a flailing animal. Always remember to take off shiny and reflective jewelry, because a shark may mistake it for fish scales. Once a shark has found its victim, it stalks it before going in for the kill. These sharks have a distinct mode of operation. Great Whites, like…

People have learned to love the black-and-white marine icon that has been rehabilitated from a fearsome killer to the cuddly water panda they’ve become. Groc’s article, “Orca Encounters”, sparked my interest and led me to question just how humane our social and cultural traditions have become. Once killed by fishermen and believed to be a dangerous creature, the orca has grown to become the most viewed performer at SeaWorld shows. Being the largest predator held in captivity, researchers have…

Artistic Response to War Project: An Examination of “The Waikiki War Memorial and Natatorium” (632 Words) The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and was opened on August 24, 1927. The Memorial was the original design of Lewis Hobart. The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial serves as an artistic response to…

friends for two weeks and this is when I chose to shadow my dad. After getting some fishing bait one morning, my father, two friends and I went fishing in the inner coastal. Before we started fishing, I said to my dad that I’m going to catch the biggest fish today and he replied “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” What my father meant by this was basically don’t push your luck unless you are certain that it’s going to happen. We were…

to survive in polluted areas, such as the Atlantic Killifish. According to JoAnna Klein, “Starting in the late 1990s, researchers became aware that the fish was tolerant of the toxic waters at the Lower Passaic Superfund Site.” Organisms should not have to adapt to polluted environments. In New Jersey, the law states that people can not eat the fish found in this area. That alone should say something. If the waters are that polluted, than people should realize that something is wrong. Dr. Tobler…

Blackfish The documentary “Blackfish” is mainly about an orca named Tilikum and his life as a performing whale at seaworld. Tilikum was separated from his family when he was at the age of two. While capturing him, the other orcas kept on making sounds to communicate with Tilikum. Shortly he was placed into Sealand, a much more smaller version of seaworld. Tilikum would perform most often, and train the other times. When training he would get raked, when a whale scratches another whale with…