...whose implement the point of declaration are: Indonesia, Pakistan, Grenada, Somalia, Suriname, U.S., Korea, France, India, China, Cambodia, Angola, Filipina, Malaysia, Filipina, Thailand, and Namibia. They will implement the development with environmental concept and waters resource management. By the declaration it can gives any supports in implementation of perception exchange on naval that in actual situation the discussion still ignored. Correlation between MOD and CTI (Coral Triangle Initiatives) Summit in New York at June is the six national leader meeting from Indonesia, Filipina, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste that known as the coral triangle. The declaration of Coral Triangle Initiatives Summit oriented to any several points in protection ridge the rock in four member territories. Our country, Indonesia, has given support to be secretary of CTI as it is the largest island country with enormous diversity of naval resources. Assumption of economic usage in coral triangle is can experience by 363 million populations of six countries around setting. Also, more than 120 million people who lives in coastal area depends their live on the natural resource. The economic value can...
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...Raekwon Filmore Clarkson University Department of Biology Spring 2018 BY-445 Background Coral reefs are one of nature’s most diverse ecosystems. The variation in organisms and plant life is what drives many scientists to understand how something so unique can occur. Because coral reefs are so diverse, they help the environment they inhabit in various ways. Coral reefs are biologically diverse and economically important to the ecosystems of the planet. The reason for this importance to the ecosystems is that it provides services that are essential to human life and industries through fisheries, coastal protection, building materials, new biochemical compounds,...
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...Using named examples assess the severity of global and local threats to biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the variety of species within an ecosystem and is something which is under increasing threats on both a local and global scale. An example of a global threat to biodiversity is desertification. Desertification is the process by which fertile, arable, land loses nutrients and life becoming barren. The Sahel region is an area which has been massively affected by desertification, especially since the 1950’s when farmers and other locals began to move into the areas which were habitable and used them as farmland. The farmers allowed their cattle to graze freely which resulted in overgrazing and thus having a severe impact on the biodiversity of the land as many plant species were grazed out of an area by the livestock. This loss of plant life due to over grazing has not only resulted in the immediate short term damage to biodiversity but also long term damage as the top soil loses all anchorage from the plant roots causing it to blow away or be washed away leaving bare rock which plants can’t grow on naturally in the future. Due to both the short and long term effects of desertification I believe it is one of the most severe threats to biodiversity on a global scale. Another global threat to biodiversity is climate change. Climate change is the changing of global temperatures over a long term scale, primarily caused by the greenhouse effect and the enhanced greenhouse...
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...3.1.1 Factors influencing biodiversity Globally, biodiversity levels vary widely across land and oceans. Both physical and human factors influence levels of biodiversity and these factors operate at a variety of scales from local to global. Global physical factors such as variations in climate, play a major role in controlling the presence or absence of limiting factors, such as: • Temperature • Availability of light • Humidity • Nutrient supply • etc. An absence of limiting factors leads to high levels of primary productivity and the energy produced leads to high levels of biodiversity. Conversely, where limiting factors are strongly evident, e.g. in cold temperatures such as the Arctic, arid regions like deserts, darkness, etc. this will lead to low levels of biodiversity. The size of the area is another key factor, as the larger the continuous area the more species that can flourish in it. Hence the recent ‘size matters’ mantra, and the creation of huge transnational conservation areas such as the Peace Parks of Africa. Locally, there are numerous factors that may have an impact on biodiversity: • Disturbance from a natural disaster e.g. hurricanes, volcanoes, tsunamis on both land and ocean ecosystems, Asian tsunami 2004 – destroyed some mangrove forests • Quasi-natural disasters, e.g. wildfires (Victoria, Australia 2009), hunting, fishing, slash and burn farming • Eutrophication from high-tech agricultures Physical factors Human factors • Climate, e...
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...101 First Formal Paper Assignment June 21, 2010 The two-dimensional painting that caught my attention was the “Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Nicholas of Tolentino” by Lorenzo Lotto. The painter uses oil on canvas as his media because oil enables the artist to change color, texture, or the form of the figures at any time. And you can see how important the use of oil was to effectively impact the responses from the audience to see many details of the painting and make a conclusion of what the painting is conveying to the individual viewer or to the masses. I couldn’t keep my eyes away and at first I couldn’t pinpoint why Lotto’s painting was striking a profound cord in me. What made it so easily noticeable was the vibrant coral color of the Virgin’s dress and the deep pastel blue that drapes on her lap. It was if, I had to pay attention to the center of the painting and there I would be able to see a story unfold (a sad dramatic foreshadow for the child). The foreground elicits cohesiveness among all the figures because each figure is important to each other. Lotto’s arrangement of the figures is positioned strategically and the painting is balanced. The foreground takes up half of the portrait leaving no space for the middle ground and a quarter spaces for the background. The halo which symbolizes sacred figures could be seen over the Virgin and Saints Jerome and Nicholas of Tolentino’s head. Saint Jerome was placed on the left with his head tilted away...
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...------------------------------------------------- Issues by region ------------------------------------------------- A NOAA (AOML) in situ pCO2 sensor (SAMI-CO2), attached to a Coral Reef Early Warning System station in Discovery Bay, Jamaica, utilized in conducting ocean acidification studies near coral reef areas [edit]Australia Main article: Environmental threats to the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system.[46][47][48][49] The reef is located in the Coral Sea. A large part of the reef is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Particular environmental pressures include runoff, salinity fluctuations, climate change, cyclic crown-of-thorns outbreaks, overfishing, and spills or improper ballast discharge. [edit]Southeast Asia See also: Southeast Asia coral reefs Southeast Asian coral reefs are at risk from damaging fishing practices (such as cyanide and blast fishing), overfishing, sedimentation, pollution and bleaching. Activities including education, regulation and the establishment of marine protected areas help protect these reefs. [edit]Indonesia Indonesia is home to one third of the world's corals covering nearly 85,000 square kilometres (33,000 sq mi) and one quarter of its fish species. Indonesia's coral reefs are located in the heart of the Coral Triangle and have fallen victim to destructive fishing, tourism and bleaching. Data from 414 reef monitoring stations in 2000 found that only 6% are in excellent condition, while...
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...• WHAT-ER World! Intro: Dancing fairy bassets, cows with fins, fish that walk or play dead, slugs that are always dressed up for funerals...these aren’t fictitious characters plucked out of a sequel to Alice in Wonderland, but just some of the incredible creatures that actually inhabit the pristine waters off the southern tip of Manila. Underwater Photographer and diver, Digant Desai takes you on a tour of the magical world at the apex of the coral triangle. Surrounded by muck, discarded tyres and toothbrushes somewhere between a busy jetty and a fishing village, I slipped on my SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) gear and prepared to dive into an unknown world. Diving was no new experience for me, and yet, if there was one thing I could be certain of as a seasoned diver, it was that each dive was a whole new experience. The cool aqua seemed as inviting as always, its hidden treasures still a lure like no other. And yet, even as I allowed the waves to swallow me, this time, numerous doubts surfaced. What exotic scenery would I possibly get to absorb in an area like this? Surely, the bustle would have driven marine-life further away from shore. With twenty-four breathtaking dive spots to choose from between Anilao and Maricaban Island, had I chosen wisely? Gifts from the heart of the ocean But there’s no room for confusion under water. The ocean simply won’t allow it! Like a gifted masseuse, she instantly picks up on frayed nerves and works quickly to wash...
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...I recently just watched a documentary called Racing Extinction. It was all about how people in the world are destroying the species in the world. For example the documentary showed that people in Indonesia are going into the ocean near their village to find and kill stingrays. The catch them and kill them. They also take them back to the village and chop them up and cell them. This is the reason many plants and animals are going extinct. The human race is the main cause. There is many animals, but the one I am going to focus on is the Leather back Turtle. There are between 34,000 and 36,000 nesting females left possibly. This may seem like a lot but compare it to the 115,000 nesting females in 1980. They are located in many places like Coastal...
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...Sail Tomini SAIL Tomini 2015 ditetapkan penyelenggaraannya di Sulawesi Tengah berdasarkan Keppres No. 42 Tahun 2014 tanggal 17 Oktober 2014. Penyelenggaran SAIL TOMINI 2015 antara lain bertujuan untuk percepatan Pembangunan dan Pengembangan potensi sumberdaya Kelautan dan Pariwisata Indonesia, guna mewujudkan kesejahteraan masyarakat yang seluas-luasnya, khususnya masyarakat pesisir dan pulau-pulau kecil, sekaligus menyemarakkan hari ulang tahun kemerdekaan RI yang ke 70. Berdasarkan Keppres tersebut di atas ada 18 kegiatan utama yang nantinya bisa dikembangkan sesuai dengan kebutuhan daerah. Kegiatan yang akan dilaksanakan terkait dengan pelaksanaa SAIL adalah : 1. Upacara Bendera peringatan HUT Kemerdekaan RI yang ke 70 di Pulau terluar Republik Indonesia; 2. Bakti Sosial dan Pelayanan Kesehatan berupa: Operasi Bhakti Surya Baskhara Jaya, OperasiBhakti Kartika Jaya, Operasi Bakhti Pelangi Nusantara, serta Demonstrasi/ Sailling Pass (parade kapal dan terjun payung); 3. Pelayaran Lingkar Nusantara V; 4. Percepatan Pembangunan Sarana-Prasarana; 5. Bakti Kesejahteraan Rakyat Nusantara; 6. Badan Usaha Milik Negara Bina Lingkungan Tomini; 7. Gerakan Membangun Kampung; 8. Lintas Nusantara Remaja dan Pemuda Bahari/Kapal Pemuda Nusantara; 9. Ekspedisi Riset Kelautan; 10. Relli Kapal Layar (Yacht Rally); 11. Seminar Nasional dan Internasional; 12. Pengembangan Potensi Pariwisata, Ekonomi Kreatif dan Budaya; 13. Gebyar...
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...Over the Rainbow “While we admired he brought more and the soft rich heap mounted higher- shirts with stripes and scrolls and plaids in coral and apple-green and lavender and faint orange, with monograms of Indian blue,” (Fitzgerald 92). The theme of colors is present throughout the entire novel The Great Gatsby. Although some colors are more prominent than others, all are equally important in displaying qualities of each character. Each color represents a distinct feeling for the duration of the book. Some are very obvious in what feeling they are trying to express, while others are more abstract, but significant nonetheless. Colors are the best way to exhibit an overall feel for a character or time frame. As a rule of thumb, white usually...
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...Development Trends in Southeast Asia and the Philippines I. DISCUSSION ON THE ESE PROBLEMS OF SEA AS A REGION A. ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS SOUTHEAST ASIA IS OBJECTIVELY one of the most beautiful regions on Earth — it’s covered in dense jungle, it’s peppered with gorgeous beaches, and it’s full of incredible wildlife. It also has some spectacular urban centers, recently stimulated by massive economic growth. Unfortunately, the act of pulling people out of poverty and into the developed world often comes at the expense of the local environment. This is true of all countries in this scenario, but it’s particularly acute for Southeast Asian nations, as their economies — especially the tourism sector — depend so fundamentally on pristine natural resources. Most of the environmental issues in Southeast Asia are inextricably linked, and working to ameliorate one will often have added benefits for the others. Here are some of the problems, and some things you personally can do to help. 1. Endangered species conservation The problem: Southeast Asia sits almost entirely in the tropics, and as such, is covered in rich, dense, biologically diverse jungle. As a result of a wide number of factors — from poaching to deforestation — many native species are endangered. One of the most prominent of these species is the Asian elephant. The total number of Asian elephants in the world has sadly fallen to below 30,000, down from 100,000 at the beginning of the...
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...Mga Likas na Yaman: Biodiversity ng Tubbataha Reef sa Palawan Maraming likhang likas na yaman ang Diyos na kanyang ipinagkaloob sa atin upang magbigay tugon sa mga ating primarong pangangailangan kapalit ang pagaalaga natin sa mga ito. Nakakatulong ang mga ito sa tao upang mabawasan ang “stress” na nararamdaman. Mapalad ang Pilipinas sapagkat napakaraming magagandang tanawin ang ipinagkaloob dito. Ang mga tanawin nito ay isa sa mga dahilan kung kaya dinarayo ang bansa ng mga turista mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. Sa katunayan ay maraming beses nang napabilang ang mga tanawin nito sa 7 wonders of the world. Nito ngang huli lamang ay napasama ang Tubbataha Reef sa panibanong 8 wonders of the world. Ngunit ano nga ba ang Biodiversity at Tubbataha? Ano ang naitutulong ng biodiversity sa atin? Ano nga ba ang meron dito at marami ang naaakit na puntahan ito? Ganoon ba ito kaganda upang maging isa sa pinakauusap usapan ngayon sa bansa? Ang Bahurang Tubbataha Ang bahurang Tubbataha ay. Matatagpuan ito sa timog-silangan ng siyudad ng Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan. isang pulong batuharang na binubuo ng mga kural o batong-bulaklak na matatagpuan sa Dagat Sulu ng Pilipinas. Isa itong santuwaryong-dagat na pinangangalagaan ng Pambansang Marinang Liwasan ng Bahurang Tubbataha (Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park). Piniroklama itong World Heritage Site ng United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Culutral Organization (UNESCO) noong Disyembre 1993 at nasa ilalim ito ng proteksyon ng...
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...According to the WWF 2012 financial statements, WWF received over $24.2 million dollars in revenue in the 2012 financial year through various sources. The largest source of income being individual supporters (61%). followed by legacies and corporations (22%),. The WWF uses many fundraising techniques in order to promote the organisation and realise funds from individuals. These include community events, supporter status offered for monthly donations, endangered animal adoption programs, bequests,workplace giving and Business partnerships. WWF engages with various corporations to develop integrated marketing campaigns that enable companies and their customers to show their support and to contribute actively to conservation. These collaborations are specifically designed to increase public awareness about WWF and to generate revenue for WWF’s global conservation efforts. The WWF states that "We establish company partnerships to improve the sustainability of supply chains and promote sector-wide action, whilst also promoting sustainable commodity investment within the finance sector." The WFF is in partnership with many well-known brands such as AVON and Coca-Cola and has recently established an alliance with CARE. Bureau of statistics concludes that 53% of Australian adults are concerned about the environment, yet only 14% made donations to an environmental cause. This leaves opportunity for WWF to increase its marketing strategy and improve its public message. In support of this...
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...Conservation, Protection & Rehabilitation of the Environment & Natural Resources The country is widely acknowledged as having an outstanding endowment of natural resources, which could provide essential ecosystem services to the population. Demands arising from development and utilization activities, population expansion, poor environmental protection, and external factors such as climate change, however, have placed the country’s environment and natural resources under grave threat. For the medium-term, an environment that is healthy, ecologically balanced, sustainably productive, climate change resilient, and one that provides for present and future generations of Filipinos is envisioned. This vision will be pursued through an integrated and community-based ecosystems approach to environment and natural resources management, precautionary approach to environment and natural resources, sound environmental impact assessment (EIA) and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). These, then, are all anchored on the principles of shared responsibility, good governance, participation, social and environmental justice, intergenerational space and gender equity, with people at the core of conservation, protection and rehabilitation, and developmental initiatives. Assessment State of the Environment and Natural Resources The degraded state of the country’s environment and natural resources is felt most intensely by the poor, especially the rural communities given that they depend...
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...African Archaeological Review, Vol 15, No. 3, 1998 A Review of Swahili Archaeology Felix A. Chami1 The Swahili people have been viewed as of Persian/Arabic or Cushitic-speaking origin. Scholars have used historical and archaeological data to support this hypothesis. However, linguistic and recent archaeological data suggest that the Swahili culture had its origin in the early first centuries AD. It was the early farming people who settled on the coast in the last centuries BC who first adopted iron technology and sailing techniques and founded the coastal settlements. The culture of the iron-using people spread to the rest of the coast of East Africa, its center changing from one place to another. Involvement in transoceanic trade from the early centuries AD contributed to the prosperity of the coastal communities as evidenced by coastal monuments. More than 1500 years of cultural continuity was offset by the arrival of European and Arab colonizers in the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries AD. Le peuple Swahili a souvent ete considere comme un peuple dont la langue avait pour origine le Perse/Arabe ou le Cushite. Les chercheurs ont utilise des donees historiques et archeologiques afin de supporter cette hypothese. Cependant I'etude linguistique de cette langue, ainsi que de nouvelles decouvertes archeologiques suggerent que la culture Swahili trouve son origine au debut de l'ere chretienne. Ils furent les premiers fermiers a s'installer le long du littoral, fondant des...
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