Seagrass

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…

Throughout the thousands of years of recorded human history, invasion has been a common practice among human beings. Whether it is the raiding of your sister’s wardrobe, or the conquest of another country, there are many common trends that can be observed in the act of unwelcomed human incursion. One example portraying invasive human behavior is in the epic of poems, The Odyssey, written by Homer and translated by Robert Fagles. Although the epic was written nearly three thousand years ago and…

Global warming is causing a massive outbreak in coral bleaching. This happens by climate change which causes the temperature of the water to rise causing bleaching(Scientists). Another big cause is farm pollution. The farms smothers all the coral in seagrass beds blocking any sunlight for the sea life to survive. It also makes…

100 million years sea turtles have covered extensive distances across the world 's oceans, filling a fundamental role in the composure of marine habitats. Seven different species of these aquatic reptiles graze our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean, to the vibrant reefs of the Coral Triangle, and even the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific. Human activities have tipped the scales in opposition to the survival of these ancient mariners, which are advantageous…

Contents Title Page………………………………………………………………………………..…Page 1 Contents…………………………………………………………………………….………Page 2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….Page 3 Aim, Focus Questions, Primary/Secondary Data, Results…………....Page 4 Discussion………………………………………………………………….. Research Action Plan Introduction Wanda Beach is the northernmost guarded beach on Bate Bay in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. Elouera Beach is a traversed beach that is situated on Bate Bay, in Cronulla, New South…

Climate change's equally evil twin is the name for ocean acidification its harmful because of the excess amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Since we don't see or feel it because the effects are happening underwater. CO2 is released by burning coal,oil and gas but its doesnt stay in the air but it dissolves into the oceans. The oceans have absorbed 525 billion of CO2 from the atmosphere and they collect about 22 tons per day. Scientist thought it was it good thing because it wasn't…

DNA in Forensic Science Every organism contains cells within which an organic polymer called Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is found. This particular polymer is composed of the phosphate backbone part, deoxyribose sugar part and also the nitrogenous base part. According to Butler, (2010), the phosphate backbone and deoxyribose sugar components are constant in all persons and, therefore, biologists today utilize the nitrogenous base component since it helps in distinguishing different individuals.…

A fishery is a broad term used to describe any activity involving the harvesting of aquatic and marine animals, mainly fish. A fishery can refer to the fishing vessel, equipment and crew involved in the harvesting; the area that the fishing activity occurs in; and/or the species of interest. These can be wild captured seafood or seafood harvested through aquaculture. Commercial fisheries can also refer to the whole process of catching, processing and marketing the seafood for sale and involves…

The Effects of Limiting Factors on Seahorse Population There are over 50 different species of seahorses, yet they all have very similar characteristics. They all have the same relative shape, size, food source, and habitat. However, there are certain limiting factors with which each unique population must deal. Limiting factors affect the population size and density of seahorses, but also keeps them in check. Seahorses are small animals that live in the tropical or temperate coastal waters of…

Endangered Marine Life Act, such as, the Boulder Star Coral, Elkhorn Coral, Lobed Coral, and the Rough Cactus Coral. There are over 120 plant species on Dry Tortugas and thirty-eight percent of it is underwater. The common plant seen on Dry Tortugas is Seagrass and it makes up most of the vegetation (National Park…