reproducing the plankton. When Antarctica’s great whales were nearly extinct in the 1960s the krill population collapsed by eighty percent. As the number of great whales declined so did the fish and krill. It turns out whales maintain the populations of their prey. This is because Whales not only eat the fish and krill but keep them alive. They help to support the entire ocean system. Living systems have a far more impact on the planet than we expected. Their all-important purpose boils down…
sharks like color, appetite, migration, and where they live. The sharks are similar in their coloration with gray upper bodies and white/pale under bodies. These sharks will eat anything they can get. They both eat fish, turtles, smaller sharks, dolphins, and many more marine mammals and fish. Both sharks are found in all oceans in the world.…
The Great White Sharks along with a few other marine organisms such as stingrays, chimaera and skates are unique as their skeletons are made of cartilage rather than bone. Majority of Great Whites can measure up to a whopping 15 feet (4.6 metres) with an average weight of 1,500-2,450 pounds. Females tend to grow larger than males and some specimens have been recorded exceeding 20 feet (6 metres) and weighing up to 5000 pounds. The Great White has a slate, grey upper body which aids them when…
our fishing gear and casted our rods in the water. Nick caught a couple of flat head and I only caught one small brim. After a while of fishing I spotted a dark patch of water in the distance but surugged it off as a patch of sea weed. I continued to fish but it kept getting closer so I told Nick he said it is probably just a dolphin or sea cow. We reeled the rods in so that what ever was passing us wouldn’t get caught on our…
than the females at 3.7 feet long, 12-32 pounds, and their tail is also ⅓ of their total length. They also have webbed feet to help them go faster in the water, and waterproof, velvety fur that keeps them warm and dry. The River Otter’s diet includes fish, crayfish, crabs, frogs, birds’ eggs, birds and even reptiles! They chase their prey by swimming up to 6 miles per hour! They then catch their prey with their sharp teeth and vibrissae to find and catch their prey. Vibrissae is the whiskers of…
Have you ever wondered about the fascinating animals lurking beneath the mysterious ocean waves?You might find the narwhal,”the unicorn of the sea”,a bit interesting.Or the walrus,”the tooth -walking marine mammal”,might grab your attention.Both of these extraordinary animals are both different,but you might find some shocking similarities. These two marine mammals both have traits that help their life-style.One trait that these two share are short flippers and tails.These…
nourishment, and protection of their host while disrupting nutrition absorption which causes weakness and disease to the host. They can live inside humans as well as animals. The worm’s offspring are usually found in poorly cooked meats, specially pork, wild fish, beef, also in contaminated water, feces, and in areas of food preparation with poor hygiene.…
Skagit Valley Lakes: Fishing in Skagit County The lakes in and around Skagit County offer some of the best fishing in Washington state, whether you prefer to fish from the shore or on the water in your boat. Here’s a brief look at some of the most popular in the area. Big Lake If fishing is your bucket of worms, then Big Lake has some great mid-year options. From April to October, you’ve got a good chance of snagging black crappie, largemouth bass or yellow perch. With a few salmon and a…
On that great Thursday morning of May 25th, 2021, something terrible happened. It was the worst event to ever happen. Everyone in New York City celebrated this great day of Thursday the 25th for captain pasternak's (also known as just Pastrnak) birthday. What they didn’t know, but they would soon learn is that this event was going to turn into the worst fight that had ever happened between Spike and Captain Pastrňák. “HELP Spike is using his mutated shark to try to kill us all. Who will…
I heard that you wanted to have a trout tank and you wanted my help on how to take care of it. The first thing you will need is Clean and fresh water, the water can not be polluted, and has to be cleaned twice a week. In the tank it has a water filter that keeps the water clean and unpolluted. The next thing you will need is going to be oxygen. They will need 7-10 ppm of oxygen if too low the trout will become sluggish and could die therefore if that happens oxygen needs to added. In the tank…