Great Barrier Reef

Scuba Diving in Tarkarli - Read before you dive By: Mansi Sharma Scuba diving is definitely the most interesting water sports of all time. It gives us the opportunity to explore the underwater species which we cannot see from outside. Ever wondered how do all those species we usually find on Discovery channel look like? Or how does it feel to really touch them or have a real look at them outside of the TV sets? This is what Scuba Diving offers; it gives you once in a lifetime experience which…

turtles are dependent on beaches for nesting. Uncontrolled coastal development, vehicle traffic on beaches, and other human activities have directly destroyed or disturbed sea turtle nesting beaches around the world. Turtle feeding grounds such as coral reefs and sea grass beds are damaged and destroyed by activities onshore, including sedimentation from clearing of land and nutrient run-off from agriculture. • Climate change All stages of a sea turtle’s life are affected by environmental…

Earth is Unique, but is it Really One of a Kind? Earth is such a beautiful planet. With all of its’ oceans, plants, animals and land. The variety of life on Earth is what makes it so special. Actually, the fact that Earth has life at all already makes it unique! Earth is the only known planet that can support life (for now at least). Astronomers have been studying deep space looking for another planet with any life at all, but the technology isn’t advanced enough to know whether or not they have…

Abstract Rowing is a very famous sport in western countries, but today it also shows a growth in other parts of the world as well. The sport is developed with background environment which present with rivers and lakes that also makes athletes to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment. This fantastic sport is very competitive and requires cardiovascular fitness, proper techniques and anaerobic power to move a boat in a rowing race. Unfortunately, this fantastic sport give rise to…

Weekend getaways around Chennai 1.Mahabalipuram It is one of the World Heritage Site with ancient archaeological wonders, also known as “Mahabs”. This town has a rich history during Pallava’s century and served as a a bustling seaport.this place has been named the demon king Mahabali who was renowned for his generosity.One can capture the picturesque scenic surroundings of its historical monuments, sculptures , culture and tradition. The striking feature is the beautiful Shore Temple…

carbonate ions present in the ocean can make building and maintaining shells and other calcium carbonate structures more difficult. Other than that, lower pH of the ocean menaces the marine life such as corals, mollusks, and crustaceans as they face a great challenge when their calcium carbonate shells or skeletons dissolve in the acidic ocean. According to Rodolfo-Metalpa et al. (2011), corals, mollusks and other marine life have shown decrease in skeletal growth due to increase in carbon…

"Island of Women" is the English meaning of the name of Island Mujeres, the beautiful and exotic island in the Caribbean Sea. A vacation in this colorful island will have you experience the most wonderful views, not to mention great activities to keep you busy throughout your vacation. Island Mujeres has a lot more to offer than beautiful white sand beaches and beautiful waters; there are numerous activities to enjoy, and one of them is deep sea fishing. Island Mujeres Vacations offers you an…

“It’s just a car,” they all say. Only some will understand the attachment oneself can get towards their vehicle. How could you be attached to it? It’s a materialistic thing that will be non-existent in due time. A bunch of metal, rubber, and wiring put together is really all that a car is. This concoction of resources gives me an explosion of emotions that are priceless and very desirable. All it takes is one click of a button and a step inside to unlock these feelings. To me, my car will always…

Because of rapid local urbanization, pollution, and overfishing, the Chesapeake Bay's highly diverse ecosystem is being destroyed making the estuary an unsustainable environment. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in North America, nevertheless its ecosystem is in danger due to human activity. Many toxic wastes from the nearby cities and farms drain into the Bay creating negative effects on the Chesapeake Bay's aqua life. Some examples of chemicals that have been leaked into the…

Leatherback Turtle Migration Animals naturally migrate major and minor distances in the world for different purposes. Interestingly, we have observed various animals to understand about migration more. We will describe about the Atlantic leatherback turtle. Atlantic leatherback turtle, also known scientifically as Dermochelys coriacea, are the largest of all sea turtles, one of the largest reptiles on Earth, four to eight feet long, and weighs between 500 to 2,000 pounds. In the other…