Kelp

There are two major trophic cascades that scientist use. One is called bottom-up and the other is top-down. The controller of top-down would be the top predator or the apex predator (Wallach and O’Neill, 2009). The apex predator can also be known as the keystone species in that ecosystem. Top-down control is when the apex predator regulates the structure and population of the ecosystem (Wallach and O’Neill, 2009). The apex predators will prey on the consumers, which keeps the consumers…

There are over one million plants that inhabit these waters. One of the most common and important plants in this biome is kelp. Kelp provides shelter and nutrition for many of the ocean's animals. It is also found in everyday products that humans use, such as toothpaste and ice cream. Lastly, kelp absorbs a large amount of energy in the water in order to protect many of the sandy beaches. Another plant that is found in the marine biome is phytoplankton. This…

“It is estimated that the worldwide population of sea otters once numbered between several hundred thousand to over one million before being nearly hunted to extinction by fur traders in the 1700s and 1800s” (Defenders of Wildlife). There are only approximately 106,000 sea otters left. Due to fur trade in the early 1900s, there was once under 2,000 sea otters worldwide. Sea otters can possibly be represented as a poster child for reintroduction yet they still remain on the endangered list. There…

Jekyll and Mr. Hyde theme. Professor Kelp, a nerdy and clumsy weakling, wanted to get muscles, after having been bullied by one of his students. Meeting Purdy who is a beautiful blonde student was what spurred him to become stronger. After failing miserably do so in the gym, Kelp seems to realize that he is an inept cartoon character and he despairingly wants to change from his thin, short, shy, nerdy, bespectacled…

polygynous, meaning males mate with many females, with gestation periods of approximately 6 months; mating occurs throughout the year. Sea otters are known as a keystone species as they help to keep the kelp ecosystems in balance, which serve as a home for many marine species. On the other hand, kelp helps in regulating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and coastal ecosystems. Oil spills are known as the greatest threat to sea otter as the oil binds to their fur and evidently, lose their…

Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime Summary In the book Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime by Ellen Prager, it begins with a small “note on the title” to enlighten readers of how the book received its’ title. She begins by explaining the books title was due to all the scientific studies of the oceans organisms and how they play their part in their environment. Although she does state the title of the book changed many times, the final decision was based off of the main goals in all sea organisms’ life; to find…

ages 1-8 is 90/mcg every day. There are many popular foods which contain iodine that you can incorporate into your daily diet. Eating sea vegetables such as kelp is an excellent food choice with iodine. Kelp has the highest amount of iodine of any food on the planet, one serving offers four times the daily minimum requirement. One tablespoon of kelp contains 2,000 micrograms of iodine. This information on why iodine should become apart of your diet is important to a person’s everyday life…

phenomenon in which a certain species keep the proportion of an ecosystem in check. Sea otters, are a great example of a keystone species. Because, they keep sea urchins from consuming and destroying large kelp fields. If the otters were to disappear urchins would thrive and valuable kelp fields would be…

organic compounds of iodine such as amines and synthesis. There are many seaweed plants that can absorb iodine, such as the kelp, which is known as iodide and has a high concentration of iodine. The amount of iodine in dried seaweed is 0.3-0.5 percent, some as high as 1 percent, and about 100,000 times more than the concentration of iodine in seawater. The iodine content of kelp is very high, and the concentration of iodine in the cell is much higher than that in the extracellular environment.…

Hawaii a place that used to be referred to as "paradise" has now been converted into "hell". We live in post apocalyptic Hawaii, where supplies are decreasing very quick. A big corporation supervises the production of kelp which has contracted a disease. We can no longer consume kelp. We live in the year 2300 where there is plenty of advanced technologies, so we expect a cure and medical attention for those who are sick. Scientists here are trying to figure out a solution but there is no…