Category: Marine Life

The rise of sea levels has been discussed for decades. Although fluctuations in water levels are natural, such an increase is alarming as it is likely to have a considerable impact on ecosystems and peoples lives. This rapid increase is associated with various natural disasters such as storms and floods. This paper includes a brief…

Table of Contents Summary Personal Reflection Resource Summary Reference Summary The article discusses plastic sea pollution affecting Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monuments. The Great Pacific Garbage region contains floating plastic debris such as floating fish nets, bottles, and shopping bags, which have affected the ocean life by ingesting these pollutants. The problem has been challenging to…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Climate is long-term weather that is experienced on earth. Climate change, therefore, is a shift in the earths temperatures and weather patterns. The earth has been heating up more quickly since the industrial revolution in the 1800s than ever before. The release of methane, carbon…

A marine ecosystem refers to an aquatic environment with a high concentration of dissolved salts. At the same time, micro plastics are small pieces of ductile particles found in the environment due to pollution. As a result of contamination of environment, the marine ecosystem has been affected causing many side effects to the aquatic animals.…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction For territories in the Pacific, the sea represents a significant portion of the local authority. The preponderance of biodiversity and the significant cultural, social, and economic points may be found therein. However, local nations development and conservation plans are mostly concentrated on land, even though improvements in…

The Ocean Clean Up firm decided to work on collecting plastic waste in Rio Motagua, which experts estimate is going to be the worlds most heavily polluted river. It is the largest river in Guatemala, extending from the western highlands to the eastern Caribbean Sea. Each year during the rainy season, waste overflows into the…

There is significant interconnectivity between the objects and events in the video to foster clarity on mutual dependence among organisms. BBC (2008) argues that the sea is a different world dimension filled with a significant biodiversity of plants and animals. One of the core indicators involves the interaction between sea urchins and the sunflower starfish.…

Introduction The concentration of Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been increasing over the years due to human behavior and actions. For instance, ever since the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s, the emission of CO2 has been on the rise (Heather, Keeling, and Rogelj 170). On the other hand, the pH…

Integrated Ocean Policy in Fiji in the Context of Blue Economy An Integrated Ocean policy in the context of the blue economy of a Pacific island country such as Fiji refers to the sustainable use of resources derived from the ocean to promote economic growth while protecting the marine environment. The blue economy is based…

Table of Contents Introduction and Significance Major Questions Graphics Results Implications Reference Introduction and Significance Earth Science refers to the investigation of the Earth and various processes happening there. The primary aim of this discipline is to discover the evolution and different activities that take place on the Earth and, eventually, use this information for…