...The Prestigious Ocean World Waves hitting against the shore, gulls freely wandering around the sand, and sea creatures swimming liberally above or below the abyss are common characteristics which describe the world of the ocean. However, ocean life is by far too enormous to know its ceaseless evolution. Therefore, the nonscientist should gain knowledge through unbiased interpretations of the sea to know what occurs above the ocean or what it holds in its deeps. In Lost Woods, Rachel Carson attempts to eliminate human perspectives of the sea by entering vicariously into the world of the ocean and its strange creatures. The world of the ocean is filled with incredible forms of life that live instinctively by day and night. Rachel Carson helps us understand this world better through a lyrical piece which demonstrates the ordinary and fantastic lives of sea creatures. “Undersea” paints the non-scientific reader a clear picture of ocean life by interpreting two important themes, “the ancient and enduring ecology that dominates ocean life, and the material immortality that encompasses even the smallest organism” (Lear “Intro to Undersea” 3) But in order to comprehend the different worlds that coexist with each other “we must shed our human perceptions of length and breadth and time and place and enter vicariously into a universe of all pervading water” (Carson “Undersea” 4). Rachel Carson mentions the underwater traveler as an example of a human perception. If the underwater traveler...
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...Opfar Research Essay Viability of Marine Biology as a Major When deciding on a major for my college education, I had to find a field both in demand and it had to be a field I would like to spend the rest of my life in. I have always had a love of the animals in sea and several years ago had an opportunity to go to Sea World in San Diego. Recalling this trip and the recollection of seeing the dolphins and whales perform actually helped me make the decision to pursue a career in Marine Biology as a marine biologist. That brought me to the essence of this essay. How much education is required and does the marine biology field offer ample job opportunities and is there plenty of growth for future jobs? Also need to look at where those jobs are available, where I might have to move to. So I will first look at the education needed and the marine biology programs. I will then evaluate the job market now and in the future of this niche field. I will also exam the pay within this field and find out how the pay is derived as my research has shown that much of the money in this field of study originates different sources than a regular paycheck. There are several aspects to getting an education in marine biology. One need to look at the classes required and what schools are available, as well as where the best schools are located. A person majoring in the marine biology field needs to plan on taking many different types of animal biology and physiology classes. There is a...
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...the wildlife population living around it for many years to come and leave a lasting impact. Many animals meet their end whenever the slick oil trickles down their fur, feathers, or scales, all while decreasing their surface area so they are no longer sheathed from the cold water ("Ocean Planet"). The animals might also consume the oil or waste, thus becoming ill and eventually unable to produce offspring properly, later affecting their population even more. Since the 1970s, many laws and decrees have been set in place to be of service to the protection of the ocean. However, not everyone abides by these laws, as a common citizen should do. There are still many major pollutants harming these marine life habitats such as oil, as previously mentioned, toxic materials, and debris. Marine debris is one of the ocean pollutants, caused by humans whom are not aware that littering...
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...Paper SCI/256 July 09, 2013 . Marine Ecosystem Out of all of the large and natural resources available for generating electricity in the United States, it is the ocean. Ocean energy may be the last investigated for its potential. The ocean is so vast and deep, until recently, it was assumed that no matter how many chemicals or how much trash humans dumped into the ocean, the effects would be negligible. Dumping into oceans have even got the catchphrase: “The solution to pollution is dilution” (National Geographic, 2013) Impacts Associated With Agriculture Pollutants from agriculture have affected the marine’s ecosystem in ways that may not be reversible, and may also be slowly harming rivers, streams, and coastal waters. Pesticides and fertilizer are two major components that have disturbed the marine’s ecosystem; both contain harmful chemicals that can be hazardous to living organisms in the water. Fertilizer and pesticide run-off from large farms may have initiated bursts of marine algae which may disrupt the ocean’s ecosystem by causing massive blooms in marine waters (Schwartz, 2005). Winds cause nitrogen and other nutrients from the seafloor to surface, which promote the growth of algae called phytoplankton. Phytoplankton is a main source of food for many living organisms in the marine waters. Agricultural pollutants may have triggered phytoplankton to produce harmful blooms in tides, which are giving-off poisonous toxins to marine life. These poisonous toxins are...
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...Marine conservation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Coral reefs have a great amount of biodiversity. Marine conservation, also known as marine resources conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. Marine conservation focuses on limiting human-caused damage to marine ecosystems, and on restoring damaged marine ecosystems. Marine conservation also focuses on preserving vulnerable marine species. Contents 1 Overview 2 Coral reefs 3 Human impact 4 Techniques 5 Technology and halfway technology 6 Laws and treaties 7 Organizations and education 8 References 8.1 Notes 8.2 Bibliography 9 External links Overview Marine conservation is the study of conserving physical and biological marine resources and ecosystem functions. This is a relatively new discipline. Marine conservationists rely on a combination of scientific principles derived from marine biology, oceanography, and fisheries science, as well as on human factors such as demand for marine resources and marine law, economics and policy in order to determine how to best protect and conserve marine species and ecosystems. Marine conservation can be seen as subdiscipline of conservation biology. Coral reefs Coral reefs are the epicenter for immense amounts of biodiversity, and are a key player in the survival of an entire ecosystem. They provide various marine animals with food, protection, and shelter which...
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...http://diterbitkan.blogspot.com Page 1 Listening Comprehension 1. (A) He can have more than four guests at his graduation. (B) His brother isn’t going to graduate this semester. (C) He didn’t know that Jane wanted to be invited. (D) He’s going to invite Jane. 2. (A) Listen to the traffic report on the radio (B) Take a later train. (C) Ron to catch the next train. (D) Check the weekend schedule. 3. (A) Deliver the notebook to Kathy. (B) Find out where Kathy put the notebook. (C) Ask Kathy to explain the chemistry notes. (D) Ask Kathy for the man’s notebook. 4. (A) The walk is shorter than the woman thinks it is. (B) The lecture has already started. (C) They won’t have a problem getting seats. (D) The lecture may be canceled. 5. (A) The woman should have studied French in Paris. (B) He didn’t study French in high school. (C) Living in Paris helped improve the woman’s language skills. (D) The woman must have had a good French teacher. 6. (A) Apologize to his roommate. (B) Give the notes to the woman. (C) Call the woman tonight. (D) Take the woman’s notes to his roommate. 7. (A) She doesn’t have time to talk to Dr. Foster. (B) She needs the additional time to finish her paper. (C) Dr. Foster hasn’t finished grading the papers. (D) She wants the man to help her with her paper. 8. (A) Phone the Cliffside Inn for a reservation. (B) Ask her parents to come a different weekend. (C) Call local hotels again in a few days. (D) Find a hotel again in a few days. 9. (A) Main her some information...
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...SI103L Introduction to Marine Biology LAB Syllabus Guam Community College School of Technology and Student Services Science Department Fall 2015 Instructor : Ronaldo M. Paulino, Instructor, M.Sc., Dr.PH Contacts: email: ronaldo.paulino@guamcc.edu Location and time: Section 03 Rm. 3111 and Section 04 Rm. 3115 (Allied Health Building) Section 03 Friday from 0900am-1200pm; Section 04 Saturday from 0900am -1200pm, OR, field trips as scheduled. Office hours: MW 1230pm-0200pm; TTH 0130pm-0230pm or by appointment. Allied Health Bldg. Rm. 3130 Phone#: (671) 735-5600 Course Description This course is the laboratory co-requisite for SI103 Introduction to Marine Biology. Laboratory sessions and field trips reinforce and extend basic marine biology concepts, identification of marine organisms, and anthropogenic effects on the marine environment. Student Learning Outcomes – Course Level Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe key chemical, biological, geological, and ecological processes. 2. Identify and classify common marine organisms. 3. Explain anthropogenic factors that affect the marine environment and organisms therein. Teaching Methodologies Guided by the instructor, Inquiry-based labs and field trips will reinforce lecture material. Course Requirements * You are required to access the course website. Here, you will receive study guides, assignments and announcements. It is...
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...Hermie is a short story about child- and adulthood, unconditional love, and friendship. In the story we are met by memories from a marine biologist’s childhood, and his fight to rid himself of a tender memory of losing a close friend. The short novel promotes that one should not get so intellectual that one loses contact with the real. In Hermie, the main character is a male whose name we do not know. He is a marine biologist, working at a university. He is situated at the Eighteenth International Conference of Limnology and Oceanology in Salzburg. The main character seems to be a nervously inclined man – something we get the impression of in the beginning where he says that “the introduction to Marine Biology I give to my freshmen every year is enough to rattle me,” and when he reveals that he repeats a mantra before doing such speeches: “Calm Blue Ocean.” He also appears to be of some importance, since he is invited to such an event, and since he is to give a speech. Even though the main character is a grown man, he appears to still have an imaginative mind. This is presented to the reader when he goes to the bathroom before his speech, to rid himself of his nervousness. Here he meets a talking hermit crab called Hermie that apparently was the main character’s imaginary friend when he was a child. He speaks with Hermie until there are only minutes left before his speech, and flushes him down the toilet before leaving the bathroom. He speaks with Hermie about all their summer...
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... In the Time magazine article “How to Save Our Sick, Neglected Oceans,” Grace Young writes about the current state of our oceans and what we can do to improve them. Young goes on to specifically state the poor status of our oceans. She also offers many different solutions that could potentially increase the health of our oceans and knowledge as well. Author Grace Young uses her knowledge and experience as an ocean engineer to call to attention our lack of funding and overall knowledge of the ocean and also offers solutions to these problems. The article tries to educate readers on how there are problems with our oceans. It also acknowledges that not enough is being done to fix the problem and gives how we can improve on our research of the oceans. Young makes some very good points in her article, but also failed to cover some key points. The author used many rhetorical strategies such as appeals and selection/omission to get their point across, but failed to incorporate other perspectives into her writing. The one rhetorical strategy the author uses to influence the readers perspective of the current state of our oceans is the use of appeals. There are three different kinds of appeals: Ethos, pathos, and logos. The author frequently uses appeals to gain the readers trust and to get her point across in convincingly. One type of appeal used is the ethos appeal, using an authoritative stance to gain the trust of readers. For example, the author refers to the fact that groups such...
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...The variety of ocean creatures in an aquarium is supposed to represent the real variety of the ocean but at this rate, it may not stay that way for long. While the general idea is that the big threat to marine species is their natural predators, in reality a more silent and deadly killer threatens to wipe out thousands of marine animals: ocean pollution. Ocean pollution kills thousands of birds, fish, and sea mammals alike every year, by toxic particles released in the water and being strangled by plastic alike. How many species have been killed off by pollution, let alone ocean pollution, may never be known. To preserve all of the planet’s species, action must be taken. Ocean and beach pollution must be stopped to prevent the destruction of...
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...afford to send her to college, she received a scholarship to Florida State University through which she obtained her bachelors degree. She subsequently continued her education at Duke, receiving her masters and doctorate. She then took time off from her studies and married Graham Hawkes, whom which she has three children. Shorty after this intermission, her career as a scientist took flight. Earle was often challenged in her field because she was a woman. She was rejected from the Tektite project although she was more qualified than many of the other applicants. This rejection led her to establish the Tektite II, also known as Mission 6. In which herself and four other female scientists spent two weeks below the ocean’s surface studying marine life and the effects living underwater had on the human body. This project ultimately paved her way to fame, leading many to recognize this petite, blue eyed brunette as the face of the scientific community. To date she has led over 70 expeditions, logged over 7,000 hours underwater, received more than 100 honors and has written more than 190 publications. Sylvia Earle has devoted her life to protecting our oceans, and fundamentally educating the public on sea life status and what can be done to help. Many are unaware of the ongoing persistent damage we are causing to our worlds oceans. What was once filled with plankton and other microscopic life is now filled with floating trash. Nylon fishing nets and monofilament longlines drift endlessly...
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...Snorkeling Sharks Cove, Oahu, Hawaii Despite the name Sharks Cove is not habitat to sharks but it is featured by exuberant marine life. Large boulders and corals form ledges and caves where marine life likes to dwell and hide. Cliffs shelter the bay and its calm waters entice schools of tropical fish. The beach of Sharks Cove is rocky. Sharks Cove Snorkeling Conditions The bay is not always calm. Waves in the ocean may cause rather strong currents inside the cove, so pay attention to weather conditions when you go snorkeling. Sharks cove snorkeling is not recommended to little kids because of not very convenient rocky water entrance and possibility of currents. Still Pupukea tide pools which are located at Sharks Cove South are nice places...
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...The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Outlook Report for the Great Barrier Reef in 2014 stated: “Climate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef. It is already affecting the reef and is likely to have far-reaching consequences in the decades to come.” Sediment, nutrient and pesticide pollution from catchment runoff is having a major impact on the health and resilience of the reef ecosystem. The amount of sediment flowing into the marine park has quadrupled over the past 150 years. Nutrient loads have also increased, encouraging algal blooms, which, in turn, provide food for larvae of the devastating crown-of-thorns starfish. Since 1985 coral cover has declined by half along the Great Barrier Reef. Pollution driven crown-of-thorns starfish are responsible for over 40% of this loss. The actions by farmers to implement more productive pollution cutting practices are commendable but they need much greater assistance, with billions not millions needed to get...
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...Learning How To Catch Post Spawn Bass One of the most difficult times of the year to catch bass is the post spawn period. This is a transition time for the bass and the bass fisherman. The bass are worn out from the rigors of spawning. Some fishermen are worn out too! From catching fish! During the spawning period the bass are somewhat easy to catch. Most of them are in the shallows. This eliminates ninety percent of the water you have to check to find fish. You only have a small number of tactics you have to try before you pattern the fish. The post spawn period is a whole new ballgame. When you go to the shallows to try for those easy fish that were there last week, you will be lucky to have a ten percent success ratio. Most of the bass have moved out of the shallows. They have begun their transition to early summer locations. This can be a slow transition but it can also seem to happen overnight. Two of the most influential situations that can affect the length of this transition are stress on the fish and the weather. Stress for a bass can come in many different ways. Fishing pressure can make for a stressful time for a bass intent on spawning. A lake that has an abundance of panfish, like perch and sunfish, will be very stressful on spawning bass. The sunfish will gang up on a nesting bass like a pack of wolves. When one sunfish comes close to the nest the bass will chase it away. Then other sunfish will move in to eat the eggs or the fry. Also, during this time of...
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...Osborne reef site in bundles held together by steel components” (Waffles 2). The steel components were thought to hold the tires forever. The steel components rusted and broke, causing lose tires to crash into coral reefs around the Osborne site. The tires harmed the reef greatly destroying coral and marine life. Since the tires were always moving then the marine life could never latch on and grow to form an actual reef. The marine life just didn’t like the “fail” reef causing it to be the barren wasteland it is today. Some people say that the marine life needed more time to latch on to the reef and we shouldn’t bring up the tires. The marine life has had plenty of time to adjust and have chosen not to. Another reason for the lack of marine life is that there is breaking of the steel components causing lose tires to hurt coral reefs nearby is a big reason a lack of food. In a normal coral reef, there are multitudes of creatures and abundances of food and shelter. In conclusion, the rust and the why the tires are being brought up. In conclusion, the tires put at the Osborne reef should have been brought up earlier. The tires are destroying the coral reef and habitat of the marine life around it. The tires are serving no purpose to the environment. If the tires don’t get brought up, then we could see an increase in destroyed coral reefs around the world and the pollution of our ocean furthered ...
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