...Dilemma The Belize Barrier Reef is a fragile ecosystem that is in danger due to the cutting down of the mangrove forest, improper waste management, excessive development, and oil discovery (Young, 2008). People are the only ones that can reverse the damage that is happening to the largest barrier reef in the Northern hemisphere. Human Role I was taught at an early age that if I make a mess, I clean it up. If humans mess up these threatened regions, then humans should clean them up and preserve them. The same goes for the Belize barrier reef. We should be the garbage man/woman by cleaning up the waste that is spilling into the ocean and stop the deforestation of the mangrove trees. If there is no way the government will stop the oil rigs from drilling then they should not be allowed near the reef system. Middle Ground Environmental groups oppose drilling in and near Belize for fear of the destruction of the barrier reef, the mangrove forests, and the surrounding marine habitat; those who want to drill for oil think it will boost the local economy and help put Belize citizens to work. Putting people to work sounds nice, but why not go one step further and ask the government to place some of the oil money aside for environmental efforts. Intervention The Belize government can come to some sort of agreement with environmentalists in regards to conservation. Different countries governments should not get involved unless the harm being done to the local eco system could...
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...& Belize. I made sure that these honeymoon packages met your needs with your maximum budget of $5k as well as ensuring opening dates between June – September 5th are available for 4 days to a week stay. I hope these beautiful resorts meet your needs! TOP RATED BELIZE RESORTS: Coco Plum Resort Accommodations: * Belize all-inclusive romance package includes: * accommodations in ocean-front A/C cabana with private bath with hot and cold running water * three Belizean meals daily, including packed lunches when on tours * transportation to and from Dangriga and Coco Plum Resort (arrival & departure) * air transportation to and from Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City and Dangriga * complimentary bottle of wine * unlimited free local beer, local soft drinks, and local mixed drinks (mixed drinks made with local gin, local coconut rum, local vodka, and local rum only) * one romantic candlelight dinner served on the beach or your veranda * nightly turn down service * free use of kayaks, snorkel gear, stand up paddle boards and Hobie Cat * a welcome drink on the day of your arrival * daily housekeeping services * unlimited time to relax on our beach or in our hammocks for two * all hotel and sales taxes and park entrance fees * 4-night package include two snorkeling trips along Belize's Barrier Reef * 5-night package includes three tours (two snorkeling trips along Belize's Barrier Reef and...
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...B. californicus is unique of the three species discussed in this paper because there is no one group or organization that is focused on its conservation. It is an add-on species, one that usually benefits from the restoration and conservation of habitat of other species. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has a website dedicated to collecting information that can be used to help agencies and organizations train land managers, citizen scientists, and other interested parties on pollinator conservation issues and does have a section on bumblebees and their importance, but there is no particular focus on B. californicus or the Bombus genus in particular. That does not mean that B. californicus can survive in any habitat. There are ways to promote population growth for this keystone species. B. californicus is a ground nesting bee species. The queens, in particular, burrow underground and hibernate during the winter so it is imperative that ground nesting habitat be available (Goulson et al., 2002). B. californicus populations are positively correlated with openness and soil that is easy for the queens to till during the winter (McFrederik et al., 2006). Goulson et al. (2002) placed Bombus nests in several different location in several different substrate types including gardens, farmland, and parks in substrates that included soil, wood chips, and miscellaneous materials. All the nests that were placed in proper soil substrate, regardless of location, gained more...
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...The Heart Reef The Heart Reef is a beautiful group of corals that are formed into the shape of a heart. The Heart is a natural beauty, as the Heart Reef is natural made. An Air Whitsunday pilot found the Heart Reef in 1975, and the Heart Reef is still a popular attraction. The Heart Reef is located in Hardy Reef, Queensland. The reef is best seen and experienced by a seaplane or helicopter. Visitors can’t snorkel or dive there due to the Heart Reef’s protection. Low Isles Low Isles is located 15 kilometers northeast of Port Douglas, Queensland. The Low Isles accommodate a four acre coral cay that is surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The reefs are very close to the island which makes snorkeling possible and easy to experience. Near Low Isles,...
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...Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize and the western portion of Honduras. The Maya may be thought of as the greatest culture-givers and innovators to the rest of the Central America. They developed advanced systems of mathematics, astrology, and writing; they built cities of stone temples and pyramids; and lived in a society with daily religious practices. Although the geographic region in which the Maya had occupied has since become multiple conventional political boundaries, there is a commonality of histories, cultures, economies, political systems, and geographic features shared by Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. More specifically, The Gulf of Honduras, also called the Bay of Honduras, is an inlet of the Caribbean Sea extending as far north as Dangriga,...
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...Ecosystems are groups of other ecological systems that when combined, create one large system working with each other and for each other. There are abiotic factors including light, climate and soil type. As always, there are biotic components that coordinate the biological community that is composed of all the species in the ecosystem. The focal ecosystem in this paper is the coral reef. Coral reef can be found in tropical oceans near the equator. One of the largest coral reef is in Australia and is called the Great Barrier Reef. With that second largest reef located just off the coast of Belize, it is clear these reefs can be spread across a few continents. There are other reefs found in areas such as Hawaii and the Red Sea. A benefit that comes from coral reefs is the protecting of the shore and lagoon. Coral reefs absorb the force of the waves and then disperse that energy. By this process, the shores are protected from natural disturbances like erosion. Coral Reef also provide homes as well as nursery grounds for a vast amount of fish species. In the economies where coral reefs exist, they also provide jobs, fishing and recreational tourism for those interested in deep sea diving. The carbon cycle is the natural process where carbon is released and then absorbed to maintain life. A well-known example of this...
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...“Coral reefs are the most spectacular and diverse ecosystems on the planet. Complex and productive, coral reefs boast hundreds of thousands of species, many of which are undescribed by science. They are renowned for their beauty, biological diversity, and high productivity” (Hoegh-Guldburg 839). Global Warming and chemicals going into the ocean are causing coral to bleach. The coral reefs are dying causing fish to lose their habitat and wave action is becoming stronger. In order to correct the destruction created by globalization researchers are creating coral nurseries and replanting the coral, but the best option for the coral to survive, is to put a stop to global warming. Coral reefs have been shaping the ocean and its ecosystems for the...
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...Overview Belize is slightly larger than Massachusetts (22,963 sq. km/8,866 sq. miles). The capital, Belmopan has a population of 4,500. Belize borders the Caribbean Sea along the eastern shore of Central America just below the Yucatan Peninsula. It is bounded on its north and west side by Mexico and on its south and west side by Guatemala. The Caribbean Sea lies to the east and from the air its turquoise waters are clear, allowing the multicolored coral formation of the Great Barrier Reef to be easily observed. Coral islands called cays, covered with stands of mangrove trees, dot the coast. Lying in aquamarine and jade-colored bays, these cays protect the jungled coastline from the ravages of the sea. History The first inhabitants of Central America, of which we have any record, were the Mayas. These people had built an impressive civilization which reached its peak before the Europeans began their voyages of exploration to the New World. Little is known of the origins of the Mayan people, whose achievements are said to have rivaled those of the Egyptians. Many facets of their culture were unsurpassed until A.D. 1000 when the whole civilization collapsed. Temples and buildings were abandoned with the departure of the priests, probably due to a revolt among the peasantry. Many of the farmers remained until well into the fourteenth century, but then they too left, following the priestly classes to the Yucatan. The way of the Mayan people are, however, still evidential throughout...
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...201-140-3A-06 Coral Reefs are located in tropical oceans near the equator. The largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia The second largest coral reef can be found off the coast of Belize. In Central America. Other reefs are found in other areas in tropical oceans. Corals can exist as individuals polpys, or in colonies and communities that contain hundreds to hundreds of thousands of polyps. For example, brain corals are some of the most recognizable coral species. These corals are colonies of many individual polyps, the individual polyps average 1-3mm in diameter. The physical structure of a coral reef is built by reef building polyps. When they secrete calcium carbonate skeletons, they create a complex three dimensional framework upon which an abundance of coral species and other marine plants and animals may live. About 25 % of all marine life is found in coral reefs, including around two million species of fish, crustaceans, sponges and seaweeds. Together these plants and animals form the coral reef ecosystem. As well as supporting marine biodiversity, reef ecosystems provide a number of ecological services and goods to human populations on a local, regional, and national level as they play an important role in coastline and habitat protection, nitrogen fixing, sand supply, climate records, fisheries, medicine, recreation and tourism. Coral reef frameworks can serve as physical buffers for ocean waves and currents. As waves pass over a reef structure, their...
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...Definition of the Caribbean Region Geographical This describes the area washed by the Caribbean Sea and is often described as the Caribbean Basin. It would therefore include most of the islands of the Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles as well as the mainland territories in Central America (Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Honduras) and Northern South America such as Columbia and Venezuela. The common link here is the Caribbean Sea. Geological There are deep seated structural features of Caribbean geology which also identifies commonalities. It is the area that is defined by the Caribbean Plate and which experiences similar tectonic, seismic and volcanic features and processes. Historical It describes the area that saw the impact of European colonization, slavery, indentureship and the plantation system. this refers to all the territories so that one way of defining the Caribbean is to identify those countries that experienced the rule of specific European countries. Thus the Caribbean may be defined as being broken up into the English, French, Dutch and Spanish speaking countries and territories. Political In the Caribbean at least three types of governmental systems are found. They include Independent States, Associated States and Colonial Dependencies. CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIETY Society Society is a collection of people occupying a defined geographical area over a long period of time. Society in the Caribbean is often considered the...
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...Edited by Kristen Walker Painemilla, Anthony B. Rylands, Alisa Woofter and Cassie Hughes Edited by Kristen Walker Painemilla, Anthony B. Rylands, Alisa Woofter and Cassie Hughes Conservation International 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202 USA Tel: +1 703-341-2400 www.conservation.org Editors : Kristen Walker Painemilla, Anthony B. Rylands, Alisa Woofter and Cassie Hughes Cover design Paula K. Rylands, Conservation International : Layout: Kim Meek, Washington, DC Maps [except where noted otherwise] Kellee Koenig, Conservation International : Conservation International is a private, non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ISBN 978-1-934151-39-6 © 2010 by Conservation International All rights reserved. The designations of geographical entities in this publication, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of Conservation International or its supporting organizations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect those of Conservation International (CI). Suggested citation: Walker Painemilla, K., Rylands, A. B., Woofter, A. and Hughes, C. (eds.). 2010. Indigenous Peoples and Conservation: From Rights to Resource Management. Conservation...
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...hij Teacher Resource Bank Environmental Studies Unit 1 ENVS1 The Living Environment Teachers Notes Copyright © 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723) and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334). Registered address: AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. Dr Michael Cresswell, Director General. Teacher Resource Bank / GCE Environmental Studies / Teachers’ Notes Unit 1 / Version 1.0 Unit 1 ENVS1 The Living Environment Introduction These Teachers’ Notes are intended to expand upon Unit 1: The Living Environment by providing greater detail of the topics to be covered and how these should be developed. Examples included in the specification must be covered. Where specific examples are not given, suitable examples should be chosen to illustrate the principles and issues that are included in the specification. This guide includes suitable examples that may be used (in italics) but others may be used if preferred eg if the candidates or teachers have particular experience or knowledge. It is anticipated that the use of carefully selected examples may reduce total teaching effort by enabling a number of issues to be covered in a single situation. This will also help candidates to appreciate the holistic, inter-connected nature of the subject and prepare them for the study of broader issues such as sustainability...
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...The Marine Environmental Impacts of Artificial Island Construction Dubai, UAE By Bayyinah Salahuddin Date: _______________ Approved: _________________________ Dr. Michael Orbach, Advisor Masters project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Environmental Management degree in the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences of Duke University 2006 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ﻷﺟﻞ أهﻠﻲ First, I thank Allah for making my research successful and rewarding. Next, I would like to thank my dear family for their generous, unwavering support and encouragement. Finally, I would like to thank the Student International Discussion Group and the Environmental Internship Fund at the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University for funding my research. -2- ABSTRACT In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is building three colossal artificial islands— each in the shape of a palm tree—in the Arabian Gulf. This has prompted several other Gulf countries to construct artificial islands. To determine the impacts of the first of these Palm Islands, The Palm Jumeirah, I traveled to Dubai and interviewed governmental agencies, environmental groups, and the developer’s environmental scientists. I analyzed the island’s impacts on marine wildlife as well as the developer’s mitigation efforts and the developer’s compliance with the relevant environmental laws. The Palm Jumeirah has buried and asphyxiated wildlife, increased turbidity, and changed...
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...500 extraordinary islands G R E E N L A N D Beaufort Sea Baffin Bay vi Da i tra sS t a nm De it Stra rk Hudson Bay Gulf of Alaska Vancouver Portland C A N A D A Calgary Winnipeg Newfoundland Quebec Minneapolis UNITED STATES San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Phoenix Dallas Ottawa Montreal ChicagoDetroitToronto Boston New York OF AMERICA Philadelphia Washington DC St. Louis Atlanta New Orleans Houston Monterrey NORTH AT L A N T I C OCEAN MEXICO Guadalajara Mexico City Gulf of Mexico Miami Havana CUBA GUATEMALA HONDURAS b e a n Sea EL SALVADOR NICARAGUA Managua BAHAMAS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC JAMAICA San Juan HAITI BELIZE C a r PUERTO RICO ib TRINIDAD & Caracas N TOBAGO A COSTA RICA IA M PANAMA VENEZUELA UYANRINA H GU C U G Medellín A PAC I F I C OCEAN Galapagos Islands COLOMBIA ECUADOR Bogotá Cali S FR EN Belém Recife Lima BR A Z I L PERU La Paz Brasélia Salvador Belo Horizonte Rio de Janeiro ~ Sao Paulo BOLIVIA PARAGUAY CHILE Cordoba Santiago Pôrto Alegre URUGUAY Montevideo Buenos Aires ARGENTINA FALKLAND/MALVINAS ISLANDS South Georgia extraordinary islands 1st Edition 500 By Julie Duchaine, Holly Hughes, Alexis Lipsitz Flippin, and Sylvie Murphy Contents Chapter 1 Beachcomber Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Aquatic Playgrounds 2 Island Hopping the Turks & Caicos: Barefoot Luxury 12 Life’s a Beach 14 Unvarnished & Unspoiled 21 Sailing...
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...pelican, and Red Bird of Paradise flower (also known as Pride of Barbados). In Barbados Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the State and represented locally by Governor General which is at present Elliott Belgrave. These two heads are advised by the Prime Minister of Barbados who is also the Head of the Government on matters of Barbadian state. The current Prime Minister of Barbados is Freundel Stuart. Barbados functions as a Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy designed on the British Westminster System. Barbados has a Bicameral legislature and Political Party System. There are two dominant political parties in...
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