Reef aquarium

As a result of global warming, there is not a corner of the worlds’ oceans left unaffected by anthropogenic disturbances. The heating of Earth’s surface occurs through a life supporting process known as the greenhouse effect. This is a natural process where heat from solar radiation passing through the atmosphere is absorbed by gases and radiated back to the surface (Bradford A 2014). However, human activities, such as deforestation, industrial processes, and fossil fuel combustion are polluting…

drugs based on substances provided by coral reef species” (CQ Researcher). They also serve as boundaries that harbor against storms and flooding. Additionally, they provide “ecological services, including recreation, fishing, and biodiversity… worth up to “$30 billion yearly” (CQ Researcher). Coral reefs offer a significant amounts of benefits to our ecosystem and economy. It is important that we take the necessary steps to maintain healthy coral reefs. To ensure that coral bleaching doesn’t…

CORAL REEF DIVING IS AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE TO MOST SCUBA DIVERS. BUT LIKE IT OR NOT, SCUBA DIVERS ARE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WORLD’S CORAL REEFS. Scientific evidence shows that divers are directly and/or indirectly responsible for damaging the reef life with some of their thoughtless behaviors. Not to say that all divers are harming reef life intentionally. But due to some divers’ lack of proper training, it is done unknowingly at times. Coral reef diving possesses some unique…

If you’ve ever been to a beach, or near any source of water, you have likely heard the distinctive cry of these sea faring birds. Smart, resourceful, and adaptable these birds are found all over the globe. While sometimes a nuisance, these birds lead fascinating lives as the most resourceful species around. Habitat Seagulls are found all over the world. From the inland homes in California of the Black Headed Gull to the steep cliff perches of Kittiwakes, Gulls will nest anywhere that they…

Maggie McMahon APES Period 1 October 24, 2014 Coral Reef Ecology Activity (#3) Tourists scenario: Tourists bring business to many of the countries that are surrounded by coral reefs, but the damage they do is putting the future of both tourism and the coral reef in jeopardy. Most people do not realize how fragile the reef is and carelessly destroy it without thinking, as ecologists have discovered patches of dead coral in the shape of diver's footprints. Boat anchors can break off a quarter…

North Coast at a glance Area Info - North Coast The Dolphin Coast is an expanse of small towns, superb beaches and a panorama of waving sugar cane, stretching across the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal from the affluence of Zimbali to the natural beauty of the Tugela mouth. It is home to many friendly faces, village atmosphere, modern malls and accommodation of all types – whether you feel like a family trip or a five-star getaway. The Dolphin Coast is aptly named due to the year-round presence…

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enable the fish to perform a unique style of eating their prey through sucking the prey, crushing it and then chewing the broken carcass. In regard to the predation upon the African lungfish, the shoebill bird seems the most common predators. In aquarium, lungfishes are known to adapt and accept –depending on their size- a variety of foods including prawn, mussel, fish as well as plant materials such as algae wafers and vegetable…

unintentional marine animal helpers that maintain the health of their coral reefs. They prove themselves worthy of being protective, since “They are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems and help maintain the health of coral reefs and seagrass beds”(WWF). Even with being a maintainer of the health of the coral reefs around them, it is apparently not a big enough reason to not be hunted. Hawksbills are a huge help to their coral reefs and grass beds because of their habit of eating sponges.…

One of the strangest wonders, The Bermuda Triangle is a very widely known phenomena. It also has many different possibilities. The Bermuda Triangle's Location Located in the middle of Miami, Puerto Rico and Bermuda, there is an area of sea that people fear to tread. In the shape of a triangle, the Bermuda Triangle is home to some of the world's strangest disappearances. The Disappearances in The Bermuda Triangle SHIPS: One of the most famous early 20th Century disappearances was the Cyclops.…