Humpback whale

They are round black dolphins that are so small that they can fit into a bathtub. Maui’s dolphin, a subspecies of Hector’s dolphin, also known as Popoto, is the rarest marine species known in existence and one of the smallest known dolphins. There are less than 50 Maui’s dolphins in the world today, and this number is still dropping, they are almost extinct. Humans are the biotic factor of the decrease in their population. Maui’s dolphins are carnivores, their preys are small fish and squids.…

Lobster, often named the king of seafood, is often seen as one of the most scrumptious seafood delights; yet poses some serious questions in the realm of morality. At least, that is what David Foster Wallace, the author of “Consider the Lobster”, proposes to his readers. He does this through his experience of the Maine Lobster Festival, or MLF, as well as examining the ways in which lobster is handled, prepared, and how people justify these practices. Knowing that the vast majority of lobster is…

As the ship sails to the Galapagos Islands, where Aubrey is sure the Acheron will want to prey on Britain's weakened ship, a visionary view of some sorts . The ship's doctor, Maturin, is interested in the isle for the strange creatures claimed to reside on the isles. Aubrey promises his friend that he will have several days to explore the islands and all its wonders . By keeping his word he promised to the doctor, Aubrey is exhibiting one or a number of the big five personality dimensions (Daft…

are the largest predatory animals in water in the world. The fierce animal can grow to be about 15 to 20 feet long and way more than 4000 pounds. Shockingly the great White is not the biggest shark in the water. The largest shark happens to be the Whale Shark which is not a predatory fish. Great white sharks can be found and along the coast of Australia,…

The Pacific leaping blenny is a small fish found on the tropical island of Guam. Its scientific name is Alticus arnoldorum and it has made one of the most tremendous ecological transitions over time. The Pacific leaping blenny effectively established its population on land through an evolved variety of adaptations, such as: the ability to move efficiently on land and being able to perform respiration through its skin while still relying on its gills. The fish are limited to the “splash zones” of…

“… orcas are not naturally violent towards human.” (Hogenboom 3) Melissa Hogenboom states in her article, “Why Killer Whales should not be Kept in Captivity”. She previously talks about Tilikum, an orca who has a record of killing trainers, showing that in captivity orcas have acted violently towards trainers and even gone as far as killing them. There is no record of an…

Great White Shark The Great White shark is the most dangerous predator swimming in the sea. They have been swimming in the oceans on this planet for over 400,000,000 years. The Great White shark is undeniably the most feared fish in the sea. The evolution, reproduction and behavior patterns of this massive creature, make it one of the most interesting swimmers in our oceans. The process of evolution has changed many creatures on our planet for millions of years. Sharks are one of…

Throughout our lifetime, we have seen penguins a time or two whether it be in a zoo, on television, in a magazine, etc. We know cute and funny they look when they walk (waddle), and how they travel thousands of miles to find food for their chicks. Now, look past all the facts we know about penguins. Instead; look at what actually matters, look at the risk of emperor, king, adelie, etc. penguins will become extinct if nothing changes in the near future. These once cute and cuddly looking animals…

Survival stories By:Ava and Mike Isn’t it a mystery how people can survive in harsh environments? In Island of the Blue Dolphins,Hatchet,and Guts survival is the main topic. These books are nothing but survival,death,and strength. Diary of the Wimpy kid doesn’t look so interesting now does it! First and foremost, Island of the Blue Dolphins is about a girl surviving on an island after her tribe left her and her brother behind and her brother was killed by…

Blue-Ringed Octopus The blue-ringed octopus, despite its small size, carries enough venom to kill twenty-six adult humans within minutes. Their bites are tiny and often painless, with many victims not realizing they have been envenomated until respiratory depression and paralysis start to set in. No blue-ringed octopus antivenom is available yet, making it one of the deadliest reef inhabitants in the ocean. Blue-ringed octopuses are one of the deadliest animals in the sea. Through their…