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Sea otters number in the wild life is declining rapidly due to two possible problems: environmental pollution and attacks by predators. While the reading passage supports the claim that the decreasement of the sea otters is caused by the pollution, especially by human activities, the lecture points out that the assaults by the predators are the actual problem. First of all, sea otters are vurnerable to be hunted, and they have their natural predators: the orcas. It is not caused by the…

The Tragedy of the Aral Sea Before and After 1960 (TASC) On the date of 1960, a crisis began to occur within the Aral Sea. The sea which was very significant in size started to lose the water in its banks. The cause of this complication was striving to guide the rivers’ Amu Darya and Ayr Darya to help bring water through the desert (SOAS). This decision was made to help the citizens of the towns. By diverting the sea’s water, the workers hoped that the action would help produce more crops (TASC)…

Description: o Physical characteristics of sea otters possess is the fact that they are small animals with short legs which have thick fur and short circular ears which means that they belong to the family Mustelidae[1]. The sea otters have varying fur colors from dark brown to black [6]. They are also highly social animals who travel in groups called rafts; a single raft could range from 10 sea otters to over 100 sea otters [6].  Scientific Name[1]: Enhydra lutis …

protecting their properties from a rising sea level (Cross, 2013). A common option is building barrier islands in inter-tidal zones to reduce potential impact of winds and waves (ibid). Residents of communities like Delta could also build higher dikes or implement unique architectural solutions, like building homes on stilts or even moving entire communities (ibid). The British Columbia government also warned builders and developers to plan for a one- meter rise in the sea level within the next…

In my opinion, “The Green Glass Sea” by Ellen Klages is an amazing book. “The Green Glass Sea” is about a little girl named Dewey who goes to a place the book calls “The Hill” to live with her father. “The Hill” is the place where during World War II, scientists came together to help make the nuclear bombs, or as they call it, “the gadget,” that would be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. All throughout the book, Dewey faces many problems such as adjusting to her new life, being bullied, and her…

Lost at Sea Lost at Sea is a 60 minutes documentary showcasing Ross Chapman’s harrowing ordeal. The documentary focuses on a series of blind luck events leading up to Ross Chapmans rescue of the coast of Exmouth. Ross Chapman is presented as a daring fisherman living life on the edge. The viewers are positioned to sympathise with the adventurous fisherman through events showcased in the documentary. Produced by Garry Mcnab, Lost at Sea follows Ross Chapman a young and daring fisherman swept…

Building new subdivisions and putting up houses for people is great, but it is destroying the homes of others. The Wood Turtle is becoming endangered because of habitats change. Also I’m going to tell you more about their habitats and facts about their diet and their behavior. The wood turtle range extends from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick south to Rockingham County, Virginia (Buhrmann and Mitchell 1989), and west to southern Quebec, and more. The Wood Turtle always found in close association…

FeelFree Lure 11.5 Fishing Kayak Review If you get online and search for a fishing kayak, you’ll be bombarded with more choices than you can shake a paddle at. As manufacturers heap scores of new offerings on the market each year, I have to stop and ask myself: “What am I looking for in the first place?” Speaking for myself, practical innovation rates highly. I’m going to show you some of these innovative features about the FeelFree Lure 11.5 kayak that caught my attention as well as some of…

84 sq. miles yet still you will see traces of St. Croix's rich cultural diversity in the island's distinctive arts, crafts, music and festivals. St.Croix is apart of the United States Virgin Islands along with two other islands; St. Thomas and St.John. Some may refer to my island as paradise while I call it home. The distinctive flavors of spices bring such an unforgettable taste and not to mention the warmth all year round bring tourist from the main land to enjoy a beautiful day on the…

Horsefield Tortoise is a small species of tortoises that people love. These little reptiles only reach the maximum size of 8 inches and that is for females as males are known to only reach about 6.5 inches. Their shell color can vary from a dark brown to an olive green in color. These neat tiny species of turtles that are a cool pet to have if it is what you’re looking for. Life Expectancy When keeping this animal as a pet, it is important to realize that these tortoises live for a very long…