Great Barrier Reef

Comparing the Intrinsic Similarities and Characteristic Differences in Arthropods and Mollusks. Coastal regions possess a unique characteristics in which all plant and life forms have to adapt in order to be able to survive in such regions. One major characteristic of these regions is due to the constant wave motion of the seas in coastal regions. Hence, life forms such as Arthropods and Mollusks, predominant life forms present in these coastal regions, adapt and specialize to be able to thrive…

Daniel the Giant Danio Introduction Daniel. What kind of name is that for a fish? A Great one. Oh well. I guess that's the story we're going with. I guess. Anyway, Daniel is a Great big fat Danio which is basically a type of fish that's pretty huge. 5 inches. Big Whoop. Eh, I kinda agree that's not so BIG. Ya know what? I'm done for the Intro. I'll let Kirby take over the next gosh darn part.Who says I'm writing the next part? Fine then. I'll do it. Daniel was in his tank at the pet…

of 50 years but reportedly up to 150 years Malayan Box Turtles are responsive and active pets. Pet owners will find it appealing as this species prefers staying in the water instead of basking and staying still. With its long lifespan, malayans are great for pet owners seeking a lifelong companion. 2) Basics of Malayan Box Turtle Husbandry Before taking charge of a Malayan Box Turtle as a pet, a responsible owner must be aware of the vulnerabilities…

Conservation Case Study Critically Endangered- Baiji River Dolphin General Information The Baiji River Dolphin also known as the Yangtze River dolphin, white-flag dolphin, or by its scientific name Lipotes vexillifer, is a fresh water dolphin that is critically endangered since 1996 by the IUCN red list. As one of its names constitutes, Baiji dolphins are endemic to the Yangtze River. The Baiji River Dolphin is pale blue/gray and white under. They live approximately for 25 years. These…

1. Short Description of the bird (include scientific name, IUCN assessment, physical features) The Grenada dove, (Leptoltila wellsi) is endemic to Grenada only. According to Oxford Dictinary (2018), define endemism as “the degree which the plants and animal of a particular area are both native and restricted to it”. The ICUN assessment shows, Leptoltila wellsi is critically endangered on the red list. Although its population is small scale it detrimentally decline due to hurricanes, residential…

According to the recent studies, Shrimp aquaculture is considered to be one of the most environmentally destructive forms of modern agriculture affecting mangroves directly [83]. Aquaculture destroys the mangroves to create shrimp ponds, reduce the ground water levels, and cause pollution to the surface water from the pond effluents [100]. Lack of long-term conservation and management of natural resources are the greatest shortcoming of shrimp aquaculture [40]. Researchers have noticed that the…

Mangroves are the typical coastal ecosystems stand out as a distinct forest type at the interface between terrestrial, estuarine, and near-shore marine ecosystems, where sea water and fresh water mixes and creates the favorable salinity condition for the mangrove species to grow. Mangroves have special adaptability to grow in such harsh environment; also, it provides massive ecosystem services to the coastal communities (Yusuke et al, 2012). However, mangrove species are increasingly threatened…

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 great seal of the united states Is the great seal a powerful sea animal that rules the ocean. In this report you will know if its the truth. In this report we will be talking about the symbols of the united states, design of the great seal, and what the great seal is used for. The great seal symbolizes the united states. The symbols on the great seal The great seal is the official symbol of the united states. The great seal is shaped like a circle with an eagle holding several stuff.…

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…