Fish migration

to the relationship of life history to habitat. The objective of this experiment was to collect a sample of Eastern mosquitofish and perform a vertical life history analysis. Fish were captured and measured around Hennington pond at FIU, and data was compiled into a vertical life history table. This table revealed that the fish have relatively short life times and high reproduction rate,…

An issue that would cause myself to start a petition is the topic of ocean dumping. Ocean dumping consists of toxic waste being dropped into the ocean and this would cause for a lot of changes to be made. The changes I would make would be to greatly reduce the amount of waste dumped into the oceans or if possible completely avoid sewage being put into the ocean. Not only this, but it would be important to bring up a way to clean up the ocean in order to preserve it and protect the animals that…

How would you react if I told you there are fish that have adapted to toxic waste? Shocked, confused, amazed, astounded or curious may be the thought that pops in your head but there are fishes like that and they are located in the waters of New Jersey. In the Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay shellfish and other fishes have adapted to the toxic waste from the manufactured chemicals of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) or Agent Orange (dangerous toxic chemical used in the U.S Vietnam War)…

The Periplus of Erythrean Sea is a source used by many historians because it is one of the few written sources from that long ago. There are a few important details that are unknown to historians such as the author and the date it was written. Historians know that it was written by the Greeks and speculate it was written sometime between 40 and 70 AD. This source discusses the trade that happened between the Greeks, Indians, Africans, and Arabians. This journal is broken into 66 sections. This…

bubbles floating through liquid heaven, soft illumination of ever changing colors, the aroma of salt water, a hint of wood from the floor and bench style seats. Entering the aquarium, visitors are greeted by many specimens of salt water inhabitants; fish, crustaceans, plants, and the obligatory sharks, the infamous predator of the ocean. The shark is not unlike predators found on the casino floor, which are concealed as gaming tables and…

The beach was my favorite song. The gull’s obnoxious caws as they flew overhead hunting for snappers, the toddlers laughing at the mischievous waves that grazed their unexpecting toes, the running dialogue and staccato beats of laughter that danced between me and my friends: every sound was a note in the ever-familiar symphony of the bay. When I was here, the rest of the world seemed strikingly bleak. Nothing could compare to the rickety green dock called my name, the soft sand that warmed my…

As morning came the sunlight abatjoured through the dark dim lit canyons, of Gunnison National Park, Colorado . I slowly crept out of my sleeping bag, every muscle sore from yesterday's hike. I thought to myself how lucky I am to be backpacking through the National Parks, with four other girls. As I made some camomile tea over the warm fire, a bald eagle soared above the 8,775 ft tall canyons. Meanwhile, everyone began to abraid. Today's itinerary included sea kayaking through the slim river…

Bass Fishing Tips and Tricks “If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime”. Fishing is a fun and challenging sport whether you're fishing in a bass tournament or just out on the boat with some friends. There are a lot of tips and tricks to catching bass and there are lots of things you need to be prepared for and know before going out on the water. When planning a bass fishing trip you always need to know the water conditions, like…

Waratah Anemone The Waratah sea anemone, Actinia tenebrosa is the most obvious anemone on Sydney's rocky shores, easily known by its red color. It is named after the beautiful red Waratah flower that is the emblem of New South Wales.The Waratah Anemone is named after the red Waratah Flower that is a native to New South Wales. It is also known as the Cherry Anemone. This Anemone can be identified by the small size, the brown and red colour. These anemones live on the intertidal rocky shores.…

think there is a huge variety of baits available in the market? Knowing what lures works the best for different type of fish will save you time, money and endless frustration when it comes to catching bass. Understanding how fishes feed will be key to your success, many beginners do not understand why the use of crankbait in the morning and grubs later on. Presenting your fish with just the exact feed in the exact time of day will almost always get the fishes to hook on your line. Having said…