The ocean is a vast and mysterious landscape filled with so many diverse organisms that we cannot begin to fathom the extensity of it. Though it covers around 70% of the earth, we have barely touched the surface—more than 95% of its system is a complete mystery to us. What many people fail to realize is that the ocean, like any other ecosystem, is extremely fragile. For example, look outside. What do you see? I see trees, a few people walking about, the occasional car driving down the road. Although
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Vibrio vulnificus The article, “Florida’s beaches are safe from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria written by Doctor Catharine Paddock, states that Florida state health officials are informing the public that it is safe to come to the beaches and swim in the water. Some people are afraid to go to the beach and swim in the seawater because they could contract the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria and get sick. The V. vulnificus bacteria is also known as the flesh-eating bacteria (Paddock). Florida health officials
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Future As more permafrost continues to thaw, there will be detrimental effects to the earth. The ground becomes more unstable, becoming vulnerable to future landslides, floods, and coastal erosion. It harms ecosystems, such as Thermokarst lakes. Wildlife and communities use these lakes for a source of water. As the permafrost thaws, the lakes will drain completely, destroying an important resource. Buildings and infrastructure built on permafrost will become a major issue, as the ground becomes
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If someone were to go deep into South Asia, in the southwestern part of India they would find the Muzhayanpunnackal household. Though that is the official name, many people refer to it as the Simon household. The Simon household is in the state of Kerala in a town called Ayroor. When someone first comes across this house, the first thing they will notice are the two tall coconut trees on the front corners of the lot. These coconut trees are about 70 feet tall. In most American households, there is
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Destruction means changing something that it does no longer exist. Pollution is the main problem for ecosystem destruction. Climate change is an important role in the causes of ecosystem destruction. Global warming has risen temperature and ocean acidity. Human population needs to make more land. Ecosystems have very precious resources like soil, water, trees, and fossil fuels. Excessive efforts resources are mining, logging, and oil drilling. Many animals are often hunted for there skin, plumage
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succumbing to mental and physical exhaustion, or unconsciousness due to hypothermia. In fifty two degree water, I lasted three and a half hours to become an Ocean Lifeguard. The course preceding this daunting test was the most time consuming and demanding experience I have ever had. In the eight weeks of April and May the Town of Southampton Ocean Lifeguard course required me to drive one to two and a half hours a day to Long Island. Six of these weeks consisted of swimming, simulating the practical
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Imagine waking up to the cooling breeze of the ocean, hearing waves gently crash against the rocks, and picture only being just hundreds of feet away. This is how you would wake up every morning in Shelter Cove. Shelter Cove is a secluded coastal paradise in Northern California where relaxation and tranquility reign free. To the West, is the magnificent Pacific Ocean, and to the East, you see the power and grace of the Redwood Forest. I always enjoy being there and experiencing the beauty and free
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then acts as a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases have an affect on the world’s oceans as well as the atmosphere. Over time, an ocean can absorb the carbon dioxide over time. It then works with the ocean water to create an acid which is corrosive towards the reefs and other marine life, also known as ocean acidification. These scientists performed an experiment to see whether or not this does have an effect on our oceans.
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I have been a sailing instructor for The Mariners Sea Scouts for two years. Our headquarters is called The Sea Base which is located in Dana Point Marina. My story begins when I arrived at The Sea Base in the early morning; the fog was just rolling back. I began to rig the sailboats called Lasers. As soon as I finished rigging the fifth Laser, I felt the strong breath of the wind. I then felt a chill overcome me and thought to myself something was usual. One hour later, people started to show up
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Quatsino: Quatsino is a known high risk area for harmful plankton incidents. Numerous fish kills were reported over the years in the area. A robust plankton monitoring program is being built for the area since 2013. Over the years, there was only farm site sampling with occasional remote site (known hot spots) sampling being done. In 2013, dedicated remote sampling technicians were employed and continued since. Farm technicians were responsible for sampling on site one to many times a day depending
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