The scientist, Cynthia Barnett, wrote her article, “Why is it important to save our seas’ last pristine places” to inform her readers on the conditions of national and non-national marine monuments. She provides information on the ways marine monuments are being destroyed and she also states information on ways that everyone can help save the marine monuments. The reason why she conducted this research was to help stop the destruction of marine monuments before it is too late. Many regions of the Earth natural marine life is dying because of the conditions of the Earth’s oceans. This article was written to inform readers that there are many changes that needs to be done to preserve the Earth’s natural treasures. In this article, the author describe different marine locations that is currently being affected in negative ways. Some places that have been affected is the Cashes Ledge, Buck Island, Pulley Ridge, Florida Keys, and coral reefs. These areas are being affected by pollution, climate changes, and overfishing. The …show more content…
She reference some marine ecologists, national geographic explorer, ocean specialist, park rangers, marine researchers, and professors. The author also had a variety of images to associate with the different marine boundaries that was stated in her article. I am convince that this article is factual and all information that had been stated is accurate. Another article in the National Geographic, by Michael Greshko, talks about the great damage that has been done to the Great Barrier Reef. This article provides information on coral bleaching due to the climate change of the earth’s oceans. This information, as well as the information stated by Cynthia Barnett, helps bring a closer look to how the invisible forces are destroying some of the most beautiful places on Earth and if certain hazardous conditions does not stop, than these places will be destroyed