Marine salvage

Round Goby the Invasive Species I know that many people have never thought that fishing, being their main source of income. However when it is, a small toad-like pest called a round goby can devastate you greatly. The many different capabilities and adaptations this fish possess makes it a major threat to the bodies of water it has entered. The round goby or Neogobius melanostomus was introduced to the Great lakes from ballast waters of ships (Protect your waters para. 1). These fish are…

Have you ever looked over a fence, around a corner or peeked into your backyard from your window? Have you ever made believe that you were Captain Nemo on his submarine "The Nautilus"? It was fun when I was young. The wonders of childhood I shared by making a periscope for my children many years ago and they enjoyed it too. Access to better materials has allowed for improvements and better durability. My grandchildren now have use of the new model. Start by purchasing or finding the following…

Snorkeling Islamorada, Florida Keys, USA Florida Keys barrier reef is one of the longest and holding the 3rd place on our planet. Islamorada snorkeling is an excellent way to enjoy a wonderful undersea world of this live coral reef. Despite Key West and Key Largo are the most advertised, the Middle Keys including Islamorada possess the healthiest snorkeling locations. Treat Of Islamorada Snorkeling All the best Islamorada snorkeling spots are located several miles offshore, hence, the most…

dolphin hunting practice in the seaside town of Taiji, Japan. The town relies on dolphin hunting as a means of sustaining their economy, as well as being a part of the specific town’s culture and traditions. The captured dolphins are either sold to marine parks or are killed for their meat. Their practices occur at the town’s coast, in an enclosed and heavily guarded area of the beach dubbed the Cove, where any filming and photography is banned by the fisherman. Throughout the documentary,…

Globally, at least 23% of marine mammal species, 36% of seabird species, and 86% of sea turtle species are known to be affected by plastic debris (Sigler, 2014). Plastic can choke, reduce growth, drown animals, and spread invasive species. More so, the large amount of plastics found…

pleasure of humans, but it is often forgotten that it can and will be used up. The amount of overfishing happening is atrocious. The worst part is that millions of pounds of marine life taken from the ocean are unintentional. Fishing companies go out with the intention of catching a select few species of fish and any other type of marine life that is captured in the process is considered bycatch. The methods that fishing companies use are unethical and extremely harmful. Two specific fishing…

The fishing industry can be a very exciting and enticing world to work in such as fulfilling work, free travel, and the sense of freedom the ocean exudes. Many are drawn to the trade, but it is a dangerous job. A report from the National Transportation Safety Board found, that the commercial fishing had the highest fatality rate in the country with 111.8 deaths for every 100,000 workers. (NTSB). There are various reasons why it’s so dangerous and on March 23, 2008 the crew of the fishing vessel…

Regon Brenner The scope of government is a continual question in society, when should the government get involved? And if so, how much should it be involved? When it comes to case 4.4 in Kettl’s these are pertinent questions. I do not think that there is a “shark problem” because sharks are a natural part of the environment and have been around longer than humans. According to the case, the risk of a shark attack is relatively low. That being said, it is not unreasonable for the government to…

Tips for Catching Summer Bass Most fishermen tend to follow the season by water temperature and what fish are season, not by what the calendar says. Summer is in full bloom here and this means bass have retreated from their rocky shallow nesting ground to find cover and a place to hunker down for the hot summer months. Although less aggressive and harder to find, bass can still be caught. Although Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass have slightly different feeding habits—for example, Smallies like…

200 whales are being killed each year, making the species endangered. We don’t know the importance of whales and continue to hunt these mammals. Whales are an significant part of the ecosystem and we humans keep ruining it which not only hurts the marine animals, but also us. The reason why the food chain in the ocean is so stable is because of whales. For example, they feed on 40 million krills to stop them from overpopulating. They are a huge help to the ecosystem and can prevent global…