Marine debris

There are many plausible reasons for the discrepancy in the observed heterozygosity of Blanding’s turtles in the Kingston area. A few possible theories may explain these such as habitat loss due to the urbanization of Area 2, human impact, and nest predation. The Hardy-Weinberg principle states that the allele and genotype frequencies of a population will remain constant as long as population remains large. Thus, a change in the population may change the allele and genotype frequencies which may…

half dozen signatures while I cut gooey slices of fresh chocolate cake with the other. Originally, our mission was to save marine animals, an ambitiously lofty idea. Problem was, I had an abundance of ideas, but no clue how to pursue them. Does our club protect marine life from overfishing? Exploitation? Commercialization? Pollution? General neglect? I knew saving marine animals was a great idea, but suddenly, the list of “hows” drowned me with endless possibilities. Word about the…

According to marine ecologists, overfishing is the greatest threat to ocean ecosystems today. Overfishing occurs because fish are captured at a faster rate than they can reproduce. This problem started occurring when advanced fishing technology and an increased demand for fish have led to overfishing, causing several marine species to become extinct or endangered as a result. Thinking long term, overfishing can have a devastating impact on ocean communities as it destabilizes the food chain and…

crucial aspects of their lives, and in some cases it can even prove dangerous to humans. Conservation groups are once again are trying to keep orcas, and other large marine mammals, in captivity. "In captivity, we force this artificial proximity to human beings, so the orcas do act out once in awhile and kill you," says marine mammal scientist Naomi Rose of the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC. Orcas are also known as killer whales, but they are actually dolphins, not whales…

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to explore and delve deep into the ocean. I dreamt of breathing underwater and discovering a vastly unknown world that surrounds all of us. This lead to my interest in Marine Biology and how it has pushed my character past any interfering influence. There were so many media outlets that helped drive my passion for the water. The best way I can imagine to spend my time is to relax on a couch watching some of the best ocean films in history. There are great ones…

Description This is the Yellow Tube Sponge, also known as the Aplysina aerophoba. The animal’s name is very self explanatory. This animal, who is commonly mistaken for a plant, has a rough outer, tube-like shell. It is yellow, hence the name. Also, it is hollowed out, with one tube coming out from the top, and it is capable of growing to 3 feet tall. The Aplysina aerophoba in its natural habitat. Habitat The Yellow Tube Sponge lives underwater, near the northern zone of the Atlantic ocean.…

Seafood Really Sustainable. The Sustainable Seafood article really interest me because I love to eat seafood and I want to protect the resources of the ocean so that the next generation can enjoy its bounty as well. It really upset me to know that Marine Stewardship Council is mislabeling products causing prices fluctuate. Although the MSC is a non-profit organization I believe that they are using their position to influence prices and receive kick-backs from different fisheries. The term…

When someone look or think about the ocean, the most commun thought are that is a peaceful , beautiful , and wonderful place where they can find the most incredible creatures, also that the blue is so peaceful that just from see it make them calm. However does they know the deep-part of the ocean and what is hiding benit there.Most of the people don't know what is down there, specially what creatures live and how they survive to the extreme environment that is the deep-sea.The Giant Squid ,…

My future plans involve attending Western Washington University and becoming a marine biologist. While attending Western, I plan to pursue a degree in marine biology. Also, I want to take part in their Marine Science Scholars Program to earn credits and gain experience in the field of marine biology. During my sophomore or junior year, I plan to study abroad so I can expand my knowledge on the different marine ecosystems around the world. Participating in these different activities will…

The manta ray is a flat fish that lives in salt water. The Ray is 7-9 metres wide and is around 1350 kg. The fish eats plants and smaller fish. Although manta rays do not attack humans, they would be atrocious pets due to their size, habitat and extreme living. After looking deeper into these reasons, it will be safe to say that the manta ray should be no pet. One reason that the manta ray would make a bad pet is because of it's size. Firstly, the ray would be hard to transport. Secondly, the…