of this uptake‚ the ocean is becoming progressively more and more acidic. This acidification of the ocean is expected to have great impacts on marine ecosystems. Coral reefs are among the most recognized ecosystems threatened by ocean acidification. It has been found that the lower pH of the ocean hinders calcification of many reef organisms. Ocean acidification affects coral growth in primary polyps‚ and has also
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In this essay‚ I will be discussing the leading causes of the recent endangerment of both the North American bats and coral reefs. There are ultimate and proximate causes for each of these species continued extinction. In correlation‚ the extinctions of North American bats and coral reefs would severely impact other organisms in their ecosystem in any ways. Most recently biologists went to complete their annual bat census only to discover that an abundance of bats were quickly dying off or already
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at-risk habitats is being overlooked. Human activity has destroyed over twenty percent of the world’s coral reefs and if conservation efforts are not increased the “rainforests of the seas” could be lost forever (Shah). According to the World Wildlife Fund‚ coral reefs are found off the coasts of over one hundred countries worldwide; these reefs support more than twenty-five
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the Xisha (China)‚ are composed of more than reefs and shoals. Three countries claim the Zhongsha Island reef as their own: China‚ Taiwan and Philippines Situated in the southernmost of China‚ well known for its “the end of sky and the rim of the sea” Length exceeds 130km Width 70km Depth of 11.6 to 18 metres Water transparency and temperature (28-31oc) of the South China Sea are ideal for coral growth The reefs are mainly atolls (with no barrier reefs) The south china sea belongs to the monsoon
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That person will be the most underrated member of the group‚ as they have the ability to either make or break the current situation‚ such as in defending a fortress. This example can be demonstrated with defending the coral reefs in the documentary The Blue Planet‚ where reef crabs are able to successfully defend the fortress from predatory attacks‚ while an example of the weakest linking failing to defend the fortress can be found in the literary classic Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ as King Duncan
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of Islands is a group of more or less 800 reefs‚ islets‚ atolls‚ cays and islands. It contains less than four square kilometers of land area spread over more than 64‚976 square kilometers of sea. Palawan is about 220 miles east and 450 nautical miles of Manila. Philippines claim the islands in west part of the Spratly Islands or the Kalayaan Group of Islands. The islands‚ reefs and cays being claimed by the Philippines more or less 50‚ 7 islands and 3 reefs of this group of islands are already occupied
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characters. Specific characters that change both physically and emotionally are Reef‚ Diane and Leeza. Throughout the story Reef went through a series of difficult events which caused him to change. To begin with Reef has trouble looking past the death of his loved ones‚ and so he becomes more obnoxious and rude. Reef has a close relationship with his grandmother who has recently passed away‚ due to that incident Reef tended to be more rude and disrespectful towards anybody who came in his way
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Ocean Acidification and its Effects on Marine Butterflies and Coral Reefs For millions of years‚ Earth’s oceans have maintained a relatively stable acidity level. Research shows that a recent and rapid drop in surface pH that could have devastating global consequences through the unbalance the ocean’s acidity. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 1800s‚ fossil fuel-powered machines have created a burst of industry and machines. The consequence of this industrial revolution
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The Invasion of Lionfish Did you know that almost eighty percent of the fish living on a reef could be killed by a single fish that is only about the size of a human hand? This fish happens to be called the lionfish and is mostly known for its beautiful features and deadly poison. Lionfish are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean; however‚ they have recently invaded the Atlantic Ocean and are growing in population at an uncontrollable rate. Marine biologists and even everyday snorkelers fear the dangers
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small holes in the coral reefs to grab sponges and algae” (NOAA Fisheries‚ 2014). The Hawksbill Turtle is an omnivore that feeds on different organisms‚ including many marine sponges (Wilson et al.‚ 2001). The turtle’s diet primarily consists of sponges‚ which are mainly found on the coral reefs. “The sponges and algae are very hard to catch‚ so the turtle must stretch its neck and use its beak to hook and scoop up food. As the turtle’s feast on the sponges‚ the coral reefs are able to reproduce and
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