Physical oceanography

Despite tepid enthusiasm from my friends, I was going to do it; I was going to start a high school club. With a free hand, I grasped a clipboard with at least a 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?…

18B. Describe two different processes (connected to different mechanisms) that cause down- and upwelling. Upwelling and Downwelling refers to the upwards and downwards movment of water molecules in the ocean system. Downwelling happens when near-surface water sinks and upwelling is the subsurface waters rising. Downwelling occurs when the water at the surface of the ocean becomes denser than the water below it, this dense water then sinks. Water becomes dense when it becomes saltier or colder…

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…

NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts – The Coast Guard is urging mariners to use extreme caution while transiting the Merrimack River entrance due to significant shoaling inside of the north jetty. This area is outside of the feral navigation area and should not be considered as the safest crossing location. Several accidents have occurred in this area and mariners should be advised to take extreme caution when crossing at the tip of the north jetty. Merrimack River Bar - A system of notification to…

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.…

1. When coastal regions are utilized for urban development, potential effects should be considered prior to construction. This includes the possibility of bad weather and pollution. If a coastal area is susceptible to bad weather, it would not be smart to start construction in the area since there is a high possibility of the buildings being damaged in the future. For example, in 1962 in Ocean City, Maryland, about $7.5 million was spent to repair damage from a storm. Either better protection…

Chapter five of Garbology talks about a different way that trash is affecting our world. The topic that is being talked about is the trash in the sea, and how it is affecting the environment. The trash in the ocean is causing much marine life to be ether harmed or even worse killed. One of the main things that is causing this is plastic. In todays time plastic is used for everything it is used in our drinking bottles and all the way down to the soap we use to wash our bodies. Because of these…

Triton is a new product that is projected to hit the market this Christmas season. So, what is it? The product is an oxygen respirator. Now I know what some of you are thinking is simple terms Triton allows a person to breathe underwater. So far Triton is capable of sustain a person for up to 45 minutes at a maximum depth of about 15 feet. This is done by utilizing the patented ‘artificial gills’ technology & liquid oxygen technology that Indiegogo has created. The mission that Indiegogo has set…

The two articles that I will be summarizing are the Indiana River Lagoon: What went wrong (Dead Zone) and Is Sustainable-Labeled 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…