INTRODUCTION (OVERWIEW) Situated on the beautiful island of Borneo‚ Sabah is one of the thirteen states which Malaysia is made of. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and shares the island of Borneo with Sarawak‚ Brunei‚ and Indonesian Kalimantan. Sabah is richly blessed with nature diversity‚ unique cultures‚ fun adventure‚ beautiful beaches‚ and fantastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. We have it all‚ from the world’s largest flower - the Rafflesia‚ one of the highest mountains
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Sea Stars (no longer considered called Star Fishes) are marine animals‚ part of the class Asteroidea. They are carnivorous invertebrates and can live up to 35 years. Despite the number of arms on a sea star averaging 5‚ they can grow up to 40 limbs. Sea Stars can be found almost anywhere but those located in the Pacific Ocean are getting hit with a mysterious condition. This condition starts out as a white or black lesion on the sea star’s body. From there‚ it spreads all over the body‚ causing
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Sea is Mindanao. The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. TheChocolate Hills‚ numerous mounds of limestone formation‚ is the most popular attraction. Panglao Island‚ located just southwest of Tagbilaran City‚ is famous for its diving locations and routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts dot the southern beaches and cater to divers from around the world. The Philippine Tarsier‚ considered the second-smallest primate in
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meal) Pharmaceuticals Harbors and transportation routes Coastal habitats for humans Recreation Employment Offshore oil and natural gas Minerals Building materials Types of Marine Ecosystems Estuaries Salt marshes Rocky shores Sandy Shores Coral reef Mangrove swamp Barrier islands Estuaries An area in which fresh water from a river mixes with salt water from the ocean; a transition area from the land to the ocean. Other names: bay‚ sound‚ lagoon‚ harbor‚ or bayou. Characteristics
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Arannax is amazed by the flora. After many hours of walking‚ Captain Nemo signaled the group to halt and the men take a nap. Arannax awakens to the sight of a monstrous sea spider ready to spring on him. Although his divers"’" suit would provide protection‚ it reminds Arannax that they are larger creatures that could do some serious damage. On their return trip‚ Captain Nemo bags a sea otter which his large companion slings over his shoulder. Later‚ Nemo and his companion
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change to create a greener world‚ which involves looking at the costs of losing biodiversity and ecosystems. According to him‚ around 500 million people - presumably more‚ as time has gone on - rely on the types of fish that thrive in coral reefs to survive. If the coral reefs disappear‚ these people have no jobs and descend into poverty‚ which is terrible for the economy. There’s also money from tourism to consider. In just the Bahamas‚ a single sharks - a living one - gains them around $250‚000 from
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Florida and that is invasive species. An invasive species is a foreign species that is introduced to an ecosystem (not by nature). A commonly known invasive species to South Florida and also in many other places is the killer Lionfish. Found in coral reefs or any structured bottom such as shipwrecks or even bridge columns. Ranging from 6-12 inches Lionfish look the way they sound. They don’t have a mane but the Lionfish has 18 deadly dorsal fins with enough venom to knock a human over. It relies
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(oldest in the Philippines) is Cebu City. * Often called the Queen City of the South. Main Touristic Areas: * Mactan Island – there is an aquarium Attraction named Mactan Island Aquarium * Badian Island - consists of high-end resort and hotels offering all kind of luxury. Food: * Rice – the main staple of the Cebuano’s. * Sea Food – Being an Island-Province‚ fish‚ crabs‚ shrimps and other seafood’s are the common food on their tables. * Barbeque and Puso * Fast
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diving and snorkeling are two out of top three must-visit places in Bali. It approved that tourism activities related to the seas are more popular in South Bali. South Bali has a lot of diving and snorkeling areas with lots of colorful hard and soft corals and ample tropical fishes‚ turtles‚ dolphins and etc (Bali Tourism Website‚ 2010). It has become the gateway to experience such enchanting underwater world. The beaches and waves give visitors in South Bali great opportunities for surfing since
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DATA RETRIEVAL CHART Importance / Economic Values | Problems / Challenges | Effect to the Economy | Government Programs | 1. Water resources provide us aquatic creatures like fish that serves as our food which is a basic need. | Some fisherman use dangerous fishing methods like muro-ami and dynamite fishing. | Red tide decreases the quality of the fish that we catch. | R.A. 1751 – Anti illegal fishing. | 2. Fishing makes a general improvement in living standards because of the profits
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