Ocean current

and passions as a kid. He saw the ocean as a place to explore and this pushed him to look out for new ways to document it. Because of this he was able to take part in the Challenger Expedition. The Challenger Expedition was the first of its kind. It gathered all types of marine life that was just being seen for the first time. They learned the basics like what temperatures of the ocean in certain spots were and along with it all they learned of oceanic currents (Dive and Discover). They also…

What is Oil Pollution? Oil pollution refers to the release of oil into the ocean. The source of the oil is more often than not due to human activity. The term is usually used to refer to oil pollution in the oceans but can also refer to oil pollution on land. Why is Oil Insoluble in Water? Oil is composed of hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are insoluble in water because water is a polar molecule and hydrocarbons are non-polar. The general dissolving rule is that ‘like dissolves in like’, since…

is eventually going to affect our every day lives as human beings, and how creating laws to stop overfishing will eliminate this issue all together. I did not grow up on a beach town, but my family and I love spending time in the sea. I love the ocean, and could not imagine what my life would be without it. It has played a huge role in my life since I was about 7 years old. My family and I vacation at least once a year, and I am a very competitive surfer, but I also like to swim, scuba dive,…

Pretend someone is about to go scuba diving in the ocean. They jump in the water and sink down. As they to survey the coral reefs around them, something catches their eye. The coral has turned white, and no longer moves with life. This whiteness seems to have spread over a big area of the reef. One can no longer see the colorful branches swaying in the current, or the schools of tropical fish swimming through. It’s a vast, white, death-like reef. This phenomenon is known as coral reef bleaching…

fishing and actually catching a fish may become a luxury in a matters of years. Warming Oceans Putting Marine Life ‘In a Blender’ by Carl Zimmer of the New York Times details the drastic changes that will occur if temperatures in the oceans continue to rise. According to the article, due to the increase of greenhouse gasses trapped in ozone layer, temperatures have been rising. The raised temperature has caused the oceans to warm and glaciers to melt over time. The increase of temperature not…

atmosphere. That causes the biological pump in the ocean to take in more carbon dioxide, which results…

Typically found in bays, lagoons, salt marshes, and creeks, loggerhead sea turtles are among the largest hard shelled turtles to roam the waters. These reptiles can also be found in shallow waters along the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. They often nest on ocean beaches in areas where the shore meets the water. Loggerhead sea turtles generally nest at time periods of 2 to 4 years. They usually lay around 3 to 6 nests, which are spaced around 12 to 14 days apart. Logger sea turtles lay,…

life of sea turtles. Turtles eat in reefs that are also shelter for turtles during their migration to find beach , Or warmer water, and a place for nesting. The turtles travel on the water currents during their migration. During their times in currents, turtles do not have to swim strongly because the currents push the turtles to their destination. Also this direct turtles in the best direction for their migration. Fish pilot is a small fish with a big role in the life of sea turtles. When a…

stay in a certain temperature in the water gives them advantage to hunt for food. 3 types: Atlantic bluefin tuna Pacific bluefin tuna Southern bluefin tunaAtlantic bluefin: found in Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Pacific bluefin: found in the Pacific Ocean Food: They eat anything that is small such as zooplankton when they are young. The bigger they are, they eat things such as smaller fish, eels, mackerel.Bluefin Tuna move to another area so that they can reproduce. It helps with reproducing as…

The ocean makes up 71% of the earth's surface, it being the home to over a billion of marine life. Ocean life is currently at a serious risk due to being exposed to oil spills, plastic pollution, and acidification. Every year hundreds of millions gallons of oil are spilled into the ocean. These oil spills not only cost millions of dollars to clean up but also affect all ocean life. These ocean oil spills can cause severe damage to the animals living there. The fish can end up with liver damage,…