killed by a single fish that is only about the size of a human hand? This fish happens to be called the lionfish and is mostly known for its beautiful features and deadly poison. Lionfish are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean; however‚ they have recently invaded the Atlantic Ocean and are growing in population at an uncontrollable rate. Marine biologists and even everyday snorkelers fear the dangers of these fish and have even started taking the matters of getting rid of them into their own hands
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due to thermal expansion‚ rising temperatures in the ocean‚ and ocean acidification. All three of these factors have a strong effect on marine invertebrates that survive in the ocean surrounding the Maldives. Coral reefs in particular are highly threatened and the corals provide the barrier for the islands‚ and sustain them. With high temperatures‚ these corals bleach and are more susceptible to disease which almost always leads to death. Ocean acidification is resulting in lower pH seawater that
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Intro Draft: Try to picture the ocean‚ the world without fish. Imagine diving into or snorkeling over the sea‚ in the( disturbingly tranquil/ dead still) water. No fish‚ sharks‚ turtles or squid‚ no sea life‚ no life of beauty‚ just water‚ all because of our careless overfishing‚ draining the waters of it’s exuberant life.This is what the not so far out future generations might be left with‚if we don’t do something about it‚ and soon. Overfishing is a global catastrophe affecting anyone and everyone
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Which of the following statements about biogenous oozes is FALSE? Correct Answer: Biogenous oozes are created by underwater eruptions‚ which cover the sea floor with fine ash particles. 11. The only way for siliceous ooze to be preserved in the ocean is ___________. Correct Answer: to have it accumulate faster than it dissolves 12. Because they tend to move downslope‚ most lithogenous sediments are deposited in abyssal plains. Your Answer: False 13. The calcite compensation depth (CCD)
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or Fabrication Thousands of coastal cities and even whole islands are at risk of being claimed by the ocean due to sea levels worldwide rising at a rate of 0.14 inches per year since the early 1990s (Sea). This increase in sea levels is generated by global warming. Global warming‚ also known as climate change‚ is a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere and oceans‚ that could have a permanent and devastating effect on the world (Global). It has existed ever since the
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Martin and the Hand Grenade by John Foulcher‚ a range of complex ideas and techniques are used to create an atmosphere of inner conflict‚ and physical conflicts that can arise as a result. Winton looks at the conflicts of wasteful human use of the ocean to further their own economic wants and needs‚ and in extension the effect that this has on him. Foulcher explores the effect that conflict within a classroom can have on the students involved‚ and in the composer himself. While both are set in different
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role in the ecosystem including its usefulness to humans. It will also describe how human impact is causing it to suffer‚ and will conclude with various ways of solving these problems. Eelgrass (zostera) is a very important plant in the Pacific ocean. It helps sustain many life forms and protects growing organisms through the change of tides (Tyler-Walters‚ H. 2007) These thin blades of grass are vital to have a complete ecosystem in Puget Sound. Right now they are being damaged by pollution‚ anchors
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Your Name: Professor’s Name: Course Number: Date of Submission: Deep Ocean Mining Part 2 Deep ocean mining is an alternative to land mining in search of minerals such as copper‚ gold‚ manganese or cobalt among other minerals. The minerals on land are being depleted owing to the increasing demand for these minerals‚ and this makes the deep sea bed an alternative to the exploitation of minerals. The fact that the water
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in between her toes‚ sliding away only after she lifts her foot to take another step. Just above the sand‚ the water twirls it in a hypnotic dance overtop her perfectly manicured toes‚ before it recedes to rejoin the ocean once again. Pushing and pulling the waves to shore‚ the ocean is a machine. At this hour in the morning there is no sound of kids screaming with delight. Just the lullaby of waves breaking against the rigid rocks. Here and there‚ an occasional seagull’s squawk as it hunts for the
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more about these planktons‚ since they are not unlimited in the ocean‚ and even worst‚ they are decreasing in population. Fortunately‚ there are new waves of phytoplankton studies and research that will help us understand more about them. Phytoplankton is mostly microscopic‚ single celled marine algae that use photosynthesis to live and reproduce‚ similar to terrestrial plants. For that reason‚ they are the main producers of ocean food web since they don’t eat other
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