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    WHERE DOES BLACKTIP REEF SHARK LIVE? Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) DESCRIPTION The blacktip reef shark not the same as blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus), though they possess similar attributes but also different species of shark. The blacktip reef shark is famous for the black tips on its fin which also makes it to be easily identified, also known as black wing shark. As its name says, blacktip reef shark's pectoral fin tip and dorsal fin are black, while the lower part…

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    apartments scattered across a large property adjacent to the white sandy beach and the blue waters of the ocean Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort is among the popular romantic hotels in Dar es Salaam. It is located on Kunduchi beach one of the most pristine beaches in the north of the city. Couples staying at the resort can relax on their private veranda overlooking the ocean or soak and splash around in the saline infinity and lap pools Ramada Resort Ramada Resort,…

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    spent more than 7,000 hours in the ocean. During this time, she has gained an abundance of knowledge of the oceans. Her discoveries of the ocean have given us a better understanding of the oceans. She also has awakened us to the current state of the oceans. Dr. Earle is an aquanaut, an author, and was the chief of NOAA; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Dr. Earle was born in Gibbstown, New jersey in 1935. Sylvia stated that her love of the oceans came from her childhood when she…

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    Sea Monsters Myths

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    Historically, decorative drawings of heraldic dolphins and sea monsters were frequently used to illustrate maps, such as the Carta marina. This practice died away with the advent of modern cartography. Nevertheless, stories of sea monsters and eyewitness accounts which claim to have seen these beasts persist to this day. Such sightings are often cataloged and studied by folklorists and cryptozoologists. Sea serpent reported by Hans Egede, Bishop of Greenland, in 1734. Sea monster accounts are…

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    Ecosystems: Coral Reefs

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    foundation for many marine species. They are also a crucial support for human life. Coral reefs have been around for millions of years. About 0.1% of the ocean floor is covered by coral reefs. Coral reefs are the homes of many species including crabs,…

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    Mischief Reef Essay

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    Over time, humans have been building fake islands on top of these ecosystems. But, yet our kind is destroying these ecosystems in order to build fake islands on top. The early steps in the process is dredging, where huge ships scoop up sand from the ocean floor and dump it on top. This has been shown to suffocate and kill every life form there. Fish die, coral turns white, and the plants perish due to the fact there is no sunlight. 70% of the world’s oxygen is produced by marine plants. How…

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    Reunion Island Lab Report

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    for latitudes 21.4S 32.4E, 21.4S 55.3E, and 21.4S 65.3E on the given dates. Latitude 21.4S 32.4E is located in Africa between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Latitude 21.4S 55.3E is located on Reunion island, and Latitude 21.4S 65.3E is located in the Indian Ocean. Biomass burnings alter the optical depth in Africa, whereas volcanic activity is responsible for the variations in optical depth on Reunion Island. According to the graph, biomass burnings create a greater fluctuation in optical depth than…

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    Taaras Hotel Case Study

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    rooms as well as five stunning Private Villa bedroom build high up on the cliff surrounded by the ocean and resort below. Each suite or rooms provided oversized beds and hand-picked linens and fabrics for sleeping comfort while each of the rooms are build with large washrooms…

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    Trip To Hawaii

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    My last trip to Hawaii was great, then terrible. There was amazing types of fruit, bananas, mangos, papayas, pineapples. There was beautiful beaches, and the sand under my feet felt amazing. he salt water ocean lapped on feet and dragged the beautiful sand out from under. There was a secret cave that lead to an abandoned beach. I was the only one there, and I found do many cool thing. There were crabs, and giant lobsters. It was my favorite spot on the island, and I went there to take a breath,…

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    Filter Feeders

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    eventually cascade, having a critical affect on all other species and a single human behavior such as irresponsible plastic use or oil drilling can have a vast impact on the overall ecosystem. Whale sharks positively benefit the health of the ocean by cleaning the ocean of plankton. Generally, whale sharks are primarily endangered due to humanity’s greed, misconception of ethics, and failure to apprehend that whale sharks are a crucial factor to Earth’s hydrosphere as filter feeders. Whale…

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