Jumping the shark

Fish have a unique position with respect to their taxonomic and phylogenic status among vertebrates and occupy an important place in vertebrate’s genealogy. Most fish are ectothermic ("cold-blooded"), allowing their body temperatures to vary (1 – 2 ºC) as ambient temperatures change. Majority of siluroid fish are economically important for human consumption. Protein and vitamins content in fish flesh varies from high to moderate and make it as rich source of protein diet. Fishes of siluroid…

Humpback Whale In this paper, I will discuss a Humpback Whale biome of their choosing as an animal from that biome. I will explain how a humpback whale lives in weather and their biome. Also, I will explain where does a humpback whale live at in different oceans. The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. A humpback whale is one of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12-16 meters 39-52 feet and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms 79,000 pounds. The humpback has a…

Abstract The crucian carp is an actinopterygii fish which is known to possess a swim bladder and non-muscular lobed fins. These fishes are also known as ray finned fishes. The fish contains the organs responsible for the digestion, respiratory, circulatory and nervous system. In order to observe the internal organs of the fish, the fish firstly is euthanasiated with clove oil. The external anatomy of the fish has five fins; pectoral, pelvic, dorsal, anal and caudal fin, a cloaca is located…

The Utah Lake Sculpin was formally found in Utah Lake, Utah. This fish has been extinct since the early 1930s. The fishes scientific name is Cottus echinatus. The Utah Lake Sculpin was usually around 7.1cm. The maximum length this fish was ever found was 9.2cm (Cottus echinatus Summary Page). The Utah Lake Sculpin was a pinkish transparent color. The fishes main food source was invertebrates. This fish was a freshwater species. The Utah Lake Sculpin was a bottom dwelling fish, which means it…

In summer of 2013 the documentary Blackfish premiered in select theaters and on CNN. This film highlights the reality of SeaWorld -- behind closed doors. It focuses on Tilikum, a 12,500 pound bull Orca (Cowperthwaite). Tilikum’s tragic story became the inspiration for the documentary. This highly controversial film has been the root cause of numerous protests and many recent changes within SeaWorld. Just one year after Blackfish SeaWorld went down 48% in the stock market and lost 7% of their…

The reading states that zebra mussel has long been spreading out from its original habitats and has now reached parts of North America. therefore it poses a serious threat to freshwater fish populations in all North America and provides three reasons for support. However, the professor explains that zebra mussel is not likely to the serious threat to the freshwater fish population and refutes each of the author's reasons. First, the article claims that it is possible that zebra mussel…

talk about Percy's dream and if Hades is the one in his dreams. According to his dream, the being is waiting for two items— one must be Zeus's master bolt. Once they make it to the pier, Percy immediately goes to the water. There he is joined by a shark that Percy rides into the ocean. A woman comes before him explaining that she is Nereid, a spirit from the sea. She alerts Percy that few have made it back alive from the Land of the Dead. She hands him two pearls to use…

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…

It's very well written but is confusing to follow at times. Soul Surfer is a autobiography about Bethany Hamilton's life before and after the shark attack. She talks about how surfing is such a huge part of her life before the attack. Then she goes surfing at a beach in Hawaii and while she is there, her watch reflects some sunlight. This lead to a shark biting off her arm. Bethany then tells us how she want to get back on the water to surf and how hard work was put into her goal. The…

At age 16, Ella Van Cleave is one of the world's youngest teen activists, fighting for the rights of oceanic animals and fighting against animal captivity. Not only does she support ocean animals, she supports the ocean itself! 8.8 million tons of plastic trash makes its way into the ocean every year. No wonder why she wants a change! Growing Up & About Her Ella was first thrown into the world of activism at the age of 12, when she saw the documentary “The Cove” that exposed the brutal dolphin…