Category: Marine Life
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Sea Level Rise: Major Causes and Effects
Sea Level Rise: Major Causes and Effects 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…
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Papahanaumokuakea Plastic Sea Pollution
Papahanaumokuakea Plastic Sea Pollution 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…
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The Raising of Sea Levels in Lithuania
The Raising of Sea Levels in Lithuania 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…
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Dangers of Microplastics to Marine Ecosystems
Dangers of Microplastics to Marine Ecosystems 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…
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The Importance of Marine Spatial Planning
The Importance of Marine Spatial Planning 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…
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The Ocean Clean Up Companys Trial in Guatemala
The Ocean Clean Up Companys Trial in Guatemala 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…
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Teleological Insight Into Army of Sea Urchins
Teleological Insight Into Army of Sea Urchins 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…
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Impact of Human Behavior on Ocean and Ocean Acidification
Impact of Human Behavior on Ocean and Ocean Acidification 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,…
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Fijis Integrated Ocean Policy for Sustainable Blue Economy
Fijis Integrated Ocean Policy for Sustainable Blue Economy 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…
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Earth Science: The Deep Sea
Earth Science: The Deep Sea 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,…