Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx, also known as leopard seal, are incredible creatures that possess traits of survival and adaptability. Their widespread residency throughout the Antarctic and some parts north of that area combined with their diversified eating habits, places them as a marine mammal with high potential to survive environmental changes. This essay connects an understanding of the population and foraging ecology of Hydrurga leptonyx with their future existence in relation to the threat of climate change. Currently, leopard seals are stated as of least concern in the Red List category, however the daunting effects of climate change may shockingly expedite a shift of additional concern for these species (Hückstädt, 2015). Leopard seals have a…

The Seventh Seal portrays, Jöns, on the surface as a wise and faithful servant, but underneath he becomes an important character who symbolizes the human grasp for survival and the fight against death. The Seventh Seal written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, introduces its audience to a squire, named Jöns. A wise servant of the brave and valiant knight, Attonis Block, but Jöns differs from Block in many ways. First off, Block is faith driven, while Jöns is attached to earthly things. He states:…

think that hunting is bad for environment. Harvesting of seals is a controversial issue from a long time. Seal hunt is considered to be inhumane by many environmentalists as well as people, but the question is that, is the seal hunt necessary? There are many people who oppose seal hunt and many…

In the film, The Seventh Seal, by Ingmar Bergma, argues that death is the only truth that exists for all man's knowledge. Ingmar shows this through the character Antonius Block, The Squire Jon, and the actor Jof, as each shows a different perspective on their belief on life and what death is/ means to them. You will also find symbolism in the lighting and sound. Through the knight you can see that faith can replace knowledge through some people and can not through others. One example may be the…

Canadian Seal Hunt played a prominent role in exposing the cruelty involved in fashion industry production. The photo, taken in 1969 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, was a catalyst that provoked outrage and boycotts of fur products in Canada. The group joined forces with a wide spectrum of animal welfare groups in order to protest the unregulated slaughter of baby seals by Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen. The image in question depicts a seal hunter wielding a club to a baby seal…

The Seventh Sleep In 1957, ancient times, an era with limited technology, “historical” days, a movie was created, “The Seventh Seal” by Ingram Bergman, is a example of how different our present mindset has changed from the dreadful era of the 50’s. I’ve always wanted to experience a classic film experience in a theatre instead of searching for them online, upon searching for one I came across the showing of “The Seventh Seal”, which frankly, I wish I hadn’t. I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard of…

Nationwide, there is an educational reform effort underway that holds the power to change how we as Americans perceive literacy forever. This movement addresses implementation of true cultural pluralism in the classroom. In doing so the seal of biliteracy seeks to remediate loss of language and culture of non-English speakers assimilating to American culture and the English language as well as to provide to all students the opportunity to cultivate both linguistic and cultural knowledge other…

For what reason do elephant seals come ashore during the spring and summer? This and many other ocean questions are asked at competitions of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. I enjoy academic competitions like this because they allow me to share the knowledge I have accumulated over the years. In April 2016, myself and several friends travelled to Morehead City, North Carolina, to compete in the national competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. Earlier, in February, we had emerged…

The Great Seal of the United States of America is a symbol of what our nation was founded on. There is great meaning and symbolism in the design that I have always wanted to learn more about it. On July 4, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams were charged to form a committee to design the Great Seal for the newly established United States of America. These were after all three founding fathers, surely they would be able to come up with a seal that would capture the essence…

The mission the SEALs were given was held along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and what was supposed to be a simple reconnaissance mission turned into a bloodbath with only one SEAL makes it out alive. The story is told by the surviving SEAL, Marcus Luttrell, who outlines how his comrades died in battle. When the SEALs head out to the border, they are discovered by a group of herders. Rather than kill them, the SEALs let them go, only to discover the herders revealed their position to members…