recognizes that sustaining an abundant marine life is challenge especially when there are natural and man-made threats to aquatic habitats and fauna communities. DPI identifies three of the leading threats to fish habitats such as urban development and the growing demography; agriculture‚ urban and industrial developments in estuarine areas and land use. These threats impact mangroves‚ seagrass‚ saltmarsh and coastal lagoon communities which serve as refuge to marine species. Land clearing‚ dredging
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trench latrine. The Browning automatic rifle (BAR) was the favorite weapon of the strongest Marines. I was surprised to find out that the “old” men who were in billets‚ like squad leader‚ were only twenty one years old. I found it interesting
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unacceptable. This is a motto that every Marine should live by. We are constantly told that for anything and everything we have to show up to‚ we should be 15 minutes prior. This gives us a few extra minutes incase anything happens. Also this is so we are not rushed on our way there. If you show up just on time there is a chance they could have started without you‚ therefore you are late. Showing up on time is a responsibility that is expected to be upheld by all Marines‚ regardless of rank. Responsibility
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time to break down and as a result the plastic debris litter everywhere and become plastic pollution. As plastic is buoyant‚ it easily blows from garbage dumps or even flows through river that eventually moves through the sea. According to Australian Marine Conservation Society (2013b)‚ when plastics are in the ocean‚ it will slowly breaks down in to smaller pieces and being eaten by animals that live at the bottom or even to the birds that flies and eat the floating plastic debris. Causes: Plastic
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The image of Hong Kong is well known as “shopper’s paradise” and “Pearl of the Orient”. Further‚ according to the International Market Research Study‚ it shows that the lack of new appeals in Hong Kong is a significant reason for it not being considered as a vacation destination. Therefore‚ it is necessary to expand the appeals of Hong Kong. Why not use our existing natural resources as tourist attractions? To maintain the competitiveness‚ Hong Kong should build up its own unique and special character
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Marine Pollution by sea bed and subsoil exploration Introduction: Pollution from seabed activities is caused by the release of harmful substances arising directly from the exploration‚ exploitation and processing of seabed materials. It accounts for only 1 per cent of pollution of the marine environment‚ although‚ in certain regions‚ such as the Arabian Gulf‚ the proportion is considerably higher due to oil exploration activities. Sadly‚ international legislations on pollution from seabed
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that surrounds Apo Island. These reefs‚ and the marine life which populates them‚ only exist today thanks to the intervention of scientists from Negros Island’s Silliman University who consulted with the natives of Apo Island to convince them to change their fishing methods and create marine preservations to promote a healthy marine ecosystem‚ an ecosystem that has flourished in the years since these measures were taken. In the 1970’s the marine ecosystem surrounding Apo Island was nearly irreparably
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(BSEE) TO BS MARINE ENGINEERING (BSMARE) PROGRAM In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722 otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994‚” and by virtue of Resolution No. 640-2005 of the commission en banc dated November 7‚ 2005 – during its 261 st CEB meeting‚ the following guidelines for the implementation of the bridging program of the BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME)‚ and the BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE) to the Bachelor of Science Marine Engineering
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am writing is about the importance of gear accountability in the United States Marine Corps. During this essay I will be explaining the importance of gear accountability‚ the effects of not having gear accountability‚ and what we as Marines need to keep in our minds when it comes to keeping track of our gear. Gear accountability is and will always be one of the key elements of the great success of not only the Marine Corps.‚ but also every military organization in the United States. Being accountable
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Justin Allen Carroll WRTG101 Simona Rogowski The Pros and Cons of being Stationed Overseas If you ask any junior Marine ( Marines beneath the Rank of Corporal are considered “junior”)‚ after they have been stationed on Okinawa‚ Japan for at least 3 months‚ whether it was a good decision to request to be sent here or not‚ chances are they would laugh in your face and tell you “Hell no!”. Being stationed here in Okinawa has some advantages‚ but many would argue that the disadvantages of being
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