Starfish

Introduction: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR), one of the world’s most precious marine ecosystems, has been deteriorating due to poor water quality (Kroon et al., 2016). One of the main reasons for this substantial decline in water quality over recent decades is agricultural runoff of nitrogen, pesticides/ herbicides and sediment (Figure 1). In fact, the water quality is most affected in the inshore areas in the southern and central regions near the most intensive agriculture. The impacts…

NARRATOR: Long ago, off the West Coast of the Paradox Sea in a fantasy world known as Yumegawa, there lies a small island called Kibo Island. Kibo Island looks like a giant starfish rising above the surface of the sea from a distance. NARRATOR: During a long and weary summer, several powerful pirate captains met on Kibo Island to agree to never attack each other. NARRATOR:…

Regeneration is the process of renewal or restoration of a body, part of the body or biological system after a wound or as a normal process. It is the process that makes the genomes, cells and organisms flexible to natural changes that cause disturbances or damage. All species are able to regenerate from bacteria to humans. Regeneration can be of two types: it can be complete when the new tissue is equal to the lost or incomplete tissue when the necrotic tissue presents fibrosis. Different…

Beaches in Skagit Skagit Valley has both freshwater and saltwater beaches, with access to rivers, lakes, bays and other bodies of water. You’ll find sandy shores perfect for sand castles and rocky beaches with great places for wading or enjoying the sunset while enjoying a late dinner in the summertime. If you’re the type of beach-goer who enjoys harvesting clams and oysters, don’t forget to check local laws and regulations regarding safe harvesting, licensing and limit requirements. Here’s a…

There are sharks, starfish, octopi, anemones, sponges, micro-organisms, and mollusks (Postlethwat, et al. 786) (“Aquatic Biomes” 1-2) and (“Marine” 2). Other fishes that are in the saltwater biome include angelfish and jellyfish. One of the adaptations for saltwater fish…

linguistics professor Louise Banks to attempt to translate what the aliens are saying. The main question being, what their purpose is on earth. The aliens are called Heptapods. They have seven limbs, each one ending in a “hand” that opens to look like a starfish. The Heptapods have gray, leather-like skin and no eyes, mouths, or ears are ever shown. They are giant compared to humans and are able to walk and fly. The aliens look like giant gray human hands with extra fingers. The human…

Embryonic Stem Cells. When researchers remove the stem cells from the embryos, which is usually 4-5 days into the blastocyst phase, the embryos usually consist of 50-150 stem cells. I’m sorry to say this but embryos are indeed alive. For example, starfish have no brain,heart, or way to breathe (gills,lungs,etc…), yet they are living creatures. Embryos may not be completely human yet, but they still have hearts, brains, and lungs in development. All you saying they’re not alive and don’t feel…

Kids Swim Lessons: What are the Steps Toward Water Mastery? Summary: Kids swim lessons teach life-saving skills that strengthen muscles and improve coordination. This article provides information about Aqua-Tots swim school and how their instructors organize swim classes. Included are the age groups that each level serves and which skills students can expect to learn. Kids once learned to swim at the local stream or pond. Children spent warm summer days teaching themselves and each other to…

She took us on a deep sea fishing trip, whale watching, a tour of the tidal pools, and even to the water’s edge at low tide to see the starfish, mussels, and other small organisms as well as the incredible landscape along the rocky shores. This opened the door between me and the ocean, and its amazing diversity. I knew from an earlier age that the marine world enticed me, but this experience…

It is full of starfish and dolphins and seahorses and corral. The underwater view of the ocean is one extraordinary thing. But look out for the sharks! Every year there are numerous reported shark attacks. It is very beneficial to know why sharks attack and how to prevent yourself from getting involved. Knowing your facts about attacks will help you if you are ever in a shark related situation. Many people are scared of sharks, in thoughts of what they might do to someone. As humans, we tend to…