Mangroves

Increases in the amount of heat that the earth’s oceans contain can cause many changes. These increases in temperature have increased the rate at which ice from glaciers and ice sheets melts which has led to a rise in the oceans sea level and volume. Storm systems are greatly affected by these temperature changes the warmer the ocean is the stronger the storm system becomes (1). The increase in warmth in the top layers of the ocean leads to stratification in its water columns minimizing…

comfort zone is on the quiet, barren coasts. The mangroves seem isolated from the outside, but inside many forms of life find shelter. The entire ecological niche is filled with sea lions lazing on branches and turtles resting on the bottom and mangrove finches flying amongst the leaves. All seems normal with the mangroves of the Galapagos until the tectonic uplift, in response to magma moving underneath the surface, comes into play causing mangroves to dry up and die. The tectonic uplift shows…

different animals and plant species, which acts as source of food for human beings. These water bodies have different zones of habitat, which supports the life of different species. 2. Coastal habitat: a. Intertidal zones. b. Sandy & rocky shores. c. Mangroves. d. Coral reefs. 3. Ocean habitat: a. The Epipelagic zone. b. The Mesopelagic zone. c. The Bathypelagic zone. d. The Abyssal pelagic zone. 4. Conclusion: Marine animals have importance in the field of medicine and they are the source of…

proboscis monkey have thicker, darker mane of hair across their back; their tail and patch are white in colour while the female are off-white or grey in colour (Bennett, 1986). They also have partially webbed hind feet to help in swimming and walking on mangrove mud. The newborn of N. larvatus can be identified with having sparse, black hair and dark blue face skin (Bennett, 1986). 2.2.2 Habitat and Distribution Proboscis…

BHP Billiton is a mining, metals and petroleum company based out of Melbourne, Australia. BHP Billiton is considered amongst the largest mining companies in the world. It is in BHP Billiton’s values to put health and safety first, being environmentally responsible and supporting the communities in which it operates. BHP Billiton is a registered Organizational Stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). BHP Billiton practices its sustainability initiatives around the four major areas: 1…

The ecosystem has been changing rapidly and the fastest changes are taking now. It’s affected by overfishing because it’s a big part of our food source. Also affected by the distribution of species on Earth is becoming more homogeneous. This is caused by the extinction of species or loss of populations. Also the amount of water stored behind large dams is estimated to be three to six times the amount held by natural river channels this excludes natural lakes. Overfishing has started to become…

Introduction Western Port Bay is a coastal region located in the south of Victoria which opens up into the Bass Strait. It is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the state, being home to x amount of species of flora and fauna. Westernport Bay has a coastal climate, with high rainfall and mild temperatures when compared with the rest of Victoria. The purpose of this fieldwork investigation was to explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change on Westernport…

Climate change has a significant impact on all life-forms on our planet. Climate change is a serious global issue. However, impacts are likely to differ in different continents and regions, especially in developing countries, and Vidal (2013) states that developing countries will probably experience more adverse impacts of climate change over the next 100 years. Climate change refers to the long-term weather patterns of a region are altered. Therefore, climate change may cause many problems in…

Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad (HRC) Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad (HRC) is operated in refining, manufacturing, and sell petroleum products in Malaysia. HRC was formerly known as Shell Refining Company Berhad and changed its name into Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad in March 2017, and it is also a subsidiary of Malaysia Hengyuan International Limited. The company was established in 1960 and is based on Port Dickson, Malaysia. HRC began their operations in 1963 with a single crude…

contrasts of black lava, white sand, and turquoise water. Nearby, dense mangroves play host to all of the Galapagos ground finches. These include the cactus finch, which feeds off the Opuntia cacti that dot the trail on the 15-minute hike to the area. Other creatures above and below the waterline that call Garrapatero Beach home are marine iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, rays, and sea turtles. Elsewhere, through the mangroves skirting the sand, is a peaceful, freshwater lagoon where…