... Toyopet Crown Sedans, 1958 Land Cruiser, 1958 Due to the improvement Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. was established on October 31, 1957. The first Toyota retail dealership was opened on October 31, 1957 in Hollywood, CA and it was called Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. However in year 1961 Toyopet sales stalled and were discontinued because a sturdy vehicle with quality features and room to spare was woefully underpowered and overpriced for the American market (Toyota USA Newsroom, 2013). Where the legendary Land Cruiser able to quickly gained a good reputation as a durable, all-terrain vehicle, and achieve in US until 1965 until the Toyota Corona arrived. Corona is the first demand vehicle of Toyota in America. In year 1972, Toyota has sold out more than one millionth vehicle. During in year 1982 Toyota celebrated the 25th anniversary in America as Toyota opened a new national sales headquarters complex that it occupies today in Torrance, Calif (Toyota USA Newsroom, 2013). After few year later Toyota become the first import automaker to sell more than one million vehicles in America in a single year for example the sales has 1,025,305 cars and trucks as well. Nevertheless Toyota continues grew thus Toyota sought larger roles in communities across the nation and in year 1987 commemorate the company’s 30th anniversary in America. Toyota established in USA foundation with a $ 10 million endowment and a mission to make Toyota a leading corporate citizen. In 2001...
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...A study published on 21st July 2015 in the scientific journal of Frontiers in Marine Science explores the boundaries of social as well as natural science research. The study discusses (and recommends) steps that could help to build a stronger support system for the reef management and also advance the efficiency of the already existing conservation techniques. International researchers and scientists – Shankar Aswani, Rhodes University (Africa), Peter J. Mumby, University of Queensland (Australia), Andrew C. Baker, University of Miami (USA), Patrick Christie, University of Washington (USA), Laurence J. McCook, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Australia), Robert S. Steneck, University of Maine (USA) and Robert H. Richmond, University...
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...In 1890, the USA was far from being a world power its foreign policy was essentially defensive, seeking to keep America out of wars and foreign entanglements. Most Americans were hostile to the ideas of imperialism. However, the events of 1890s pushed USA into rapid naval expansion, Spanish-American war and annexation of territories in the Pacific Ocean- far from the USA. One reason why the USA expanded was due to economic reasons. Rapid increase in economy proved that the US needed to control new markets. America’s industrial economy experienced a downturn after a rapid growth in the 1870s-1880s by 4% annually .The successful war between Spain allowed the USA to expand and establish an empire as the war included the annexation of other Spanish possession in the Caribbean and pacific this lead to USA also gaining control over Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippians and Hawaii. Taking over new colonies meant cheaper raw materials would be available and more money would be coming in; this was especially needed with growing industrialisation. Another reason why the USA expanded was because of the militarily. Spain made peace at the Treaty of Paris in July 1898 and Cuba remained under American military rule until 1902, when it became an American. Expansion of the Navy meant better protection interests and trade abroad. Protectorate. The war of 1898 also lead to the Platt Amendment which allowed the USA to protectorate smaller colony such as Cuba this lead to the Guantanamo Bay naval...
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...From figure 1, we can see that the flow of invasive alien species is between developed countries. A possible reason for this may be that developed countries tend to have more marine trade between other developed countries. This means that species around the world can be easily transported between countries, and thus leading to invasive species in many ecosystems. There are number of ways that species can be transported around the world, as these are marine species, one likely method they can be transportation through ships. Animals such as mussels are able to cling to the hulls of ships and thus they are easily transported to different areas within the world and away from their native habitat. Another possible way marine species can be transported around the world would be through ballast water from ships. Marine animals can also be introduced in to native ecosystems deliberately due to scientific reasons. A reason why invasive may be not shown in the figure between poorest countries might be due the fact that poorer countries have minimal marine trade links between countries thus restricting the movement of invasive species. There is significant damage that can occur from non-native species when they intrude ecosystems. This is because invasive alien species are well adapted to live in many habitats and therefore they can easily spread in to many ecosystems. As they are well adapted to live in habitats they are also able to reproduce in habitats that are not originally theirs...
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...The U.S. Navy has been working to advance its ability to detect enemy submarines for decades. The Navy’s low-frequency sonar system has been a topic of controversy among environmental advocates for years. This system, known as Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active (SURTASS LAF) allows the Navy to detect enemy submarines with enough time to react and defend themselves. During the course of developing and testing the SURTASS LFA system, environmental interest groups raised concerns that the system may cause harm to marine mammals. Whales use sound for communication, navigation, orientation, and in locating food. This is known as echolocation. The Navy’s mid-frequency sonar can cause whales to dive deeper into the ocean, or rise quickly. Like humans, whales can get the bends from these types of underwater movements. The loud noises created by the Navy’s sonar system are believed to interrupt their ability to communicate, navigate and look for food. These disruptions are believed to harm the whales physically and cause state of panic which often leads to strandings and collisions (Drumm). Active sonar utilizes sound in order to find objects in the water. A pulse is sent through the water, and then reflects off an object. This is called an echo. The receiver will convert the echoes into electrical signals which are digitally displayed on board the vessel. The high tech computers will be able to extract information such as distance and direction of the object...
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...Arctic Circle, Alaska experiences extreme cold temperatures. For 8 months of the year it is sub-zero, with the months of January and February recording temperatures as low as minus 30. The ANWR, a wilderness area, is located to the north east of Alaska and covers nearly 80,000 square kilometers, it is however a possible drilling zone for oil. The ANWR was named in 1980 by the US fisheries service because it was managed and protected by the US government. There are two significant settlements occupied by indigenous peoples, one being within the ANWR, inhabited by the Inuit Inupiaq tribe and the Indian Gwichin tribe. The Inuit tribe area found in the North of the area and the Indian tribe to the South. These tribes both rely heavily on the marine ecosystem and also the Caribou for economic and cultural purposes. The changing environment in the ANWR has increased the population of predators such as Arctic Foxes, Ravens and Gulls which prey on nesting birds in the surrounding areas. Fish populations have been damaged by gravel extraction from river beds. The ANWR provides a refuge for a variety of species including 45 different species of mammals such as Wolves, Wolverines, Polar Bears and Musk Ox. The exploitation of oil begun in Alaska in March of 1968 in Prudhoe Bay and ANWR where 'Humble Oil' discovered the vast quantities of oil underneath the surface of the earth. Prudhoe Bay and ANWR are situated to the North East of Alaska on the border with Canada and are quite barren...
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...status, income, education, communication and work styles, and first language/education. 2. With what ethnic, cultural, or other groups do you identify? Describe what members of your social circle have in common. I am associated with many diverse groups of various backgrounds. Culturally and ethnically, I identify with Latino/Hispanic, African American, Caucasian/Anglo and Asian. Being of an “All-American” Caucasian background I am automatically stereotyped as a typical white male, good credit, clean cut, no style, cannot dance or play basketball white boy. These are the prejudices I have experienced. Since living in Yuma, I have been exposed to the Latino culture to include their religion, food, language, and cultural pride. The Marine Corp allowed me to interact with a plethora of cultures and backgrounds. Japanese...
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...companies that are threat to Windstream industry are Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Hanjin Industries and the STX Group. (Anne Mclvor, 2011) Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai is a major manufacture of the turbines and generates 1.65MW, 2MW and 2.5MW turbines. It builds its first farm with the collaboration with Hyosung in 2009 and currently manufacturing turbines to the wind farms in Wisconsin. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) DSME is a shipbuilding company which enters to the wind sector and aiming to become world’s third largest production of wind energy equipment by 2020 and also planning to spread their business in USA. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Doosan started developing 3MW offshore wind turbines in 2006 and planning to develop more offshore projects. Hanjin Industries Hanjin Industries are the first company to produce 1.5MW wind turbine in Korea. (Heechan, K 2010) The level of competition among the companies against the Windstream is very aggressive. These private sector companies are seeking multilateral approach to acquire most modern technologies for the manufacture of the wind turbines and also getting financial aids from banks like World Bank and ADB to expand their business. Moreover, these companies also eyeing on foreign market such as USA and China, which dominant in wind energy sector and also have plans to export to Australia and South...
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...analysis of the pacific gyre 18 Abstract The pacific patch is the most devastating problem of our generation yet there is little public knowledge about the nature and severity of the situation. There is also little to no awareness as to the way we humans either intentionally or unintentionally contribute to the worsening situation in our water bodies. This study used the DPSIR model in analyzing the problem of the pacific gyre from a systems perspective. It focused on the impacts of the pacific gyre on the environment, plants, animals as well as the ecosystem. The study also looked at societies responds to this problem of plastic debris and those the author suggest as alternatives. The study found that the total world figure of garbage in the Pacific Ocean is about 10,239,538 pounds and out of this figure plastics contribute the largest share of about 90%. The study also found that about 100,000 sea animals and 1 million sea birds die annually from...
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...Crisis Panel BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill British Petroleum is a multinational company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. BP dedicates to find, extract, transport, and commercialize oil and gas. BP is the fourth largest global energy company in the world and it is the largest producer of oil and gas in the United States with headquarters in Houston Texas. Since BP started operating in United States has been involved in many environmental and safety scandals. The most recent incident is the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico near the Louisiana coast. It is the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry and it has created a huge damage in the environment. In the morning of April 20, 2010 the Deepwater Horizon exploded; there were 126 members on the platform when fire engulfed the platform, although most of the workers escaped the rig by lifeboat and were subsequently evacuated by boat or airlifted by helicopter for medical treatment; however, eleven workers were never found despite a three-day Coast Guard search operation, and are presumed to have died in the explosion. The fire on the platform lasted for 36 hours and ended by the Deepwater Horizon sank. Two days later after the explosion a large oil slick was discovered at the former side of the platform, it was confirmed that a damaged wellhead was leaking. BP estimated the worst case flow at 162,000 barrels per day. Initial estimates by Coast Guard and BP officials...
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...Marine Corp Leadership Traits The Marine Corp of the United States is the part of the United States Armed Force responsible to provide protection from the sea using the navy, for them as for any business the leadership traits are now priority, their importance come from the fact that each marine need to understand the importance of leadership traits and how to develop them so they can become good leaders and followers, for a marine the most important traits are: Justice, judgment, dependability, initiative, decisiveness, tact, integrity, enthusiasm, bearing, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty, and endurance. When it comes to Marine Corp or a Manager, in mine believes the four most important traits would be Integrity, Decisiveness, Dependability, and Courage or Enthusiasm. You need the integrity because the leader have to be an example and their teammates has to be able to seek up to him, and trust that he would always do the right thing even when no one is looking, to trust his dedication, commitment, ethics and values so he can be the right role model, the one that others one to follow. When it comes to decisiveness in work or in the field, you would need to take decision quickly, and your co-workers or teammates would depend on you to take the right decision at the right time, you need to take the decisions even when they’re tough and you have to think about your safety and the others safety. Basically they need to trust that when you’re face with a decision...
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...and Food Processing Sub - sector Marine Sector Project No. AF-18 Project Title Shrimp farming and processing unit in Kutchh Project Description The project envisions setting up of integrated shrimp farming and a processing unit in the coastal area of Gulf of Kutchh. The project shall have its own feed mill to supply fish feed for hatchery and shrimp farms. Product Application A shrimp is a kind of seafood that is used as an input, for a variety of processed food products. It can be barbecued, boiled, broiled, baked and sautéed. Variety of shrimp products like pineapple, lemon, coconut, pepper shrimp and shrimp soup, stew, salad, burger, sandwich, kebabs, gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir fried are available and largely consumed in USA and Japan. Thus, Shrimp has domestic and global market as an important sea food and as input into a variety of processed food products. Apart from Fresh Shrimp, there is also very large demand for frozen shrimp in international market and hence the proposed project will also have Shrimp processing and Cold storage as integral part of the project. Market & Growth Drivers Market China leads the world in Shrimp production, followed by Indonesia, India and Thailand. USA and Japan are the leading Shrimp importing countries, with USA recently surpassing Japan followed by Spain, UK, France, and Italy, while Singapore and Canada are minor importers of Shrimp. India’s total marine export for the year 2005-2006 was...
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...standardization, and trade liberalization. Due to a number of technological, economic, and socio-cultural forces, only limited country can keep itself fully isolated from the economic activities of other countries. Many countries have seen enormous economic growth in the recent past due to their willingness to open their borders and markets to foreign investment and trade. This increased flow of knowledge, resources, goods, and services among world’s nations is called “globalization”, formally defined as the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets. Introduction Marine transportation is an integral, if sometimes less publicly visible, part of the global economy. The marine transportation system is a network of specialized vessels, the ports they visit, and transportation infrastructure from factories to terminals to distribution centers to markets. Maritime transportation is a necessary complement to and occasional substitute for other modes of freight transportation. For many commodities and trade routes, there is no direct substitute for waterborne commerce. The Important of Maritime Transport in the Global Economy Transport is the most important link in economic relations. It is involved in creating of products and delivering it to consumers, provides the link between production and consumption, between different industries, between countries and...
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...Directorate Exclusive Economic Zone European Union Food & Agricultural Organisation Artisanal Fishermen’s Federation Cooperation & Development Fund National Fund for Fisheries Development General Agreement on Trade in Services Global Positioning System Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission The Marine Institute Statistical & Information Institute Selective Consumption Tax Fisheries Technological Institute Metric Tonnes Non-agricultural Market Access Natural Resources Institute Latin America Organisation for Fisheries Ministry of Production – Fisheries Export Promotion Office Sustainability Impact Analysis National Fishing Society Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Superintendency of Tax Technical Barriers to Trade World Trade Organization 2 Table of Contents Page Glossary Executive summary 1. Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2. Coastal livelihoods and development 1.3. Objectives of the study 2 6 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 2. The Baseline 2.1 Fish resources 2.1.1 Aquaculture 2.2 Government organisations 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 The Marine Institute (IMARPE) Resource monitoring and control The Fish Technology Institute (ITP) The National Fund for Fisheries Development (FONDEPES) The Ministry of Education...
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...The Gulf Stream and Its Influence on Climate and Marine Life Oceanic Studies 3021 December 8, 2010 Table of Content Title -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 1 Table of Contents--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 2 Abstract--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 3 Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 4 Gulf Stream description-------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 4 What causes the Gulf Stream-------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 4-5 Gulf Stream Features-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 5 Gulf Stream function------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 6 Influence in the dissemination of seeds & fruits----------------------------------------------------pg.7 Upwelling zone------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 7 Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg7-8 References------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------pg. 9 Abstract The Gulf Stream is one of...
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