Plankton

Introduction The purpose of this experiment was to test whether or not the heart rate of a daphnia was effected by three different solutions being added: alcohol, lactic acid and, caffeine. We determined that when alcohol was added the heart rate would decrease. When lactic acid was added the heart rate would decrease, as well. When caffeine was added the heart rate would increase. We determined that alcohol would slow the heart rate because it is a depressant. Since humans that drink alcohol…

Over the past few years global warming has been a major topic and a serious concern for a lot of people. Global warming is really important because it’s a factor in the climate in the world and that can alter a lot of things for the world and people. It been a major discussion over the past few years in the politic areas. Global warming is the unusually rapid increase in earth’s average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released as people burn…

Adaptations Adaptations are features of an organism which allow it to survive in its niche, ultimately allowing it to reproduce. Adaptations can be structural, behavioural or physiological. Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism, behavioural is something the organism does and physiological adaptations are chemical processes an organism uses to survive. Each adaptation an organism has, has a purpose to help it survive in its niche. Green Chiton The Green Chiton has…

The nature and environment in the poem “Carnivorous Sponges of the Antarctic Ocean” by Sarah Lindsay make a statement about the errors of society and the remedies. This is not the first time Ms. Lindsay has used her Bachelor’s of Art in English and Creative Writing to utilize the metaphors of animals in her poem to tell an idea. In her poems “Tell the bees” and “The Thai Elephant Orchestra” Sarah did the same. Sarah Lindsay use Carnivorous sponges to define what the meaning of life is. Sarah…

reasons of why and how this phenomenon occurs. Red tide is often overlooked despite its harmful effects, but it can be as costly and damaging as other natural disasters. Red tide starts by organisms called dinoflagellates (also known as algae or plankton) that quickly populate faster than normal due to high salinity in the oceans, thus causing the reddish-brown tint to the water. Karenia Brevis is the specific type of dinoflagellate that is the toxic contributor to the red tides. Dinoflagellates…

As many of you have noticed nature happens on its own, the Sea Lions have not been treated well lately, they have been getting blamed for something that is not their fault! Due to climate changes the sea lions have been eating so many salmon because of how they reacted to the weather changes, how the weather has increased its temperature so highly. A fact that I once read and legally changed my mind said “Killing sea lions will not change the future for the salmon, it will simply distract…

Why are forests so important?? 1. They help us breathe Forests pump out the oxygen we need to live and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale (or emit). Just one adult leafy tree can produce as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year. Plankton are more prolific, providing half of Earth's oxygen, but forests are still a key source of breathable air. 2. They're more than just trees, nearly half of all known species live in forests,…

The Great Barrier Reef; it’s a land filled with the wonders of marine life and the beauty of biodiversity. A land where a dense forest of coral stretches on for miles, and schools of vibrant fish dart in and out of coral-ridged windows. A land where sunlight dances through crystal water, landing delicately upon strong branches of the reef and small crustaceans scuttle about the streets of the busy underwater city. It is a land free from the effects of human existence. At least, that’s what we’d…

ways to prevent this from occurring. Asian carp are invasive fish from Southeast Asia that can cause harm the ecosystem, economy, property, and boaters. (National Wildlife Federation) They are filter-feeding fish and voracious eaters that consume plankton, algae, and other microscopic organisms which are the key sources of food in the food web for other species of big and small fish. These fish are harmful to the ecosystem and economy because they compete with native fish species for food and…

The Nature Conservancy’s video “Help Kelly Slater Save Our Oceans” has a deeper meaning that you may not see just from watching the video and not understanding what Kelly is trying to Portray. But if you can overcome this hurdle and grasp the true meaning behind what he says and how he views the ocean as this serene and tranquil place of beauty. You’ll be able to see the ocean as Kelly does in the video. So by understanding the meaning and message behind the video you can see just how well the…