Reef aquarium

Life will forever be a learning experience. Years ago I was provided with the opportunity to be a part of many different communities around the world and experienced many different cultures. During my travels one trait that had planted its seed and decided to sprout, grow, and burst into life is benevolence. I’ve learned that there is nothing more productive to an individual or group than humanitarianism. I lived in Asia for four years during my military service. It was during my travels…

It was evident from the sand dunes on Main Beach, that the further you progressed inland, the vegetation became more dense and abundant. There was no plant species present up until the 40 m mark. This in theory was due to the fact that if vegetation were to occur at the beginning of the transect line, they would be impacted by the strong wave action, which contains high volumes of salinity in it, which then affects the nutrients in the sand making it inefficient for plant growth. The spinifex…

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is found off the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea of the Pacific Ocean. Scientists believe that the coral reef structure was formed 60,000 years ago, but deteriorated due to climate & sea level changes. However, the coral reefs grew over the old structure. The current GBR is about 6,000 - 8,000 years old. The reef’s abiotic factors include sunlight, soil, water, climate, & temperature. It has a tropical climate & two distinct seasons,…

restaurant and they were also distributed from aquarium releases. The fish released into the wild and provoked the diffusion of the species. Thus, it has manifested ecosystem for a long period of time. There is evidence of the species…

Abstract The eastern mosquitofish is common throughout the United States, and have been an interest to ecologists due to both the positive and negative impacts they have on the environments they live in. Their short lifespan and the variation of their life history characteristics in different environments also make them an ideal organism for studies pertaining to the relationship of life history to habitat. The objective of this experiment was to collect a sample of Eastern mosquitofish and…

stations, food smells from many cafes, scent of stale cigarettes and cheap liquor lingering in the many bars, to arrive at the aquarium housed inside Mandalay Bay Casino. Solitude: the whisper of water bubbles floating through liquid heaven, soft illumination of ever changing colors, the aroma of salt water, a hint of wood from the floor and bench style seats. Entering the aquarium, visitors are greeted by many specimens of salt water inhabitants; fish, crustaceans, plants, and the obligatory…

Waratah Anemone The Waratah sea anemone, Actinia tenebrosa is the most obvious anemone on Sydney's rocky shores, easily known by its red color. It is named after the beautiful red Waratah flower that is the emblem of New South Wales.The Waratah Anemone is named after the red Waratah Flower that is a native to New South Wales. It is also known as the Cherry Anemone. This Anemone can be identified by the small size, the brown and red colour. These anemones live on the intertidal rocky shores.…

If you had to take a bet on which animal would survive the longest, which organism would you bet on? The squid has very good attacking and escaping methods, along with reproducing. The worm has adapted well because of its digestive and reproductive abilities. Squids have also lived longer than segmented worms by millions of years. They have found ways to adapt to their specific environment such as underground and deep in the ocean. The squid is the most successful organism against the worm…

Known for its cascading waterfalls, visitors to Kauai can enjoy a thrilling kayaking trip down the Wailua River. Fishponds can be found on the island that have existed for 1,000 years. Meanwhile, shoppers can explore the quaint towns of Old Kolia Town and Hanapepe. Overview Kauai is the fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. Nicknamed the Garden Isle, it is filled with jagged cliff faces, steep mountains and verdant valleys. Over the centuries, tropical rain forests have taken over…

Homework is stressful. Am I right? Wouldn’t a vacation be amazing right now? Warm sands... Breathtaking sunsets... Fascinating animals... And exciting adventures... One place in the world I would like to visit is… Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Hawaii! I would love to visit to Hawaii because of the thrilling experiences and the beautiful, natural scenery and wildlife. First, there are many activities I would like to try if I visit Hawaii. Some…