lands‚ dry lands‚ deserts‚ agricultural lands‚ and other ecosystems vital to human health and welfare. The forest provides food‚ shelter and other needs for many terrestrial animals. Coastlines having suitable coral sites for extensive breeding of marine lives and mystical mountain rivers provide fresh drinkable water for terrestrial animals and also nurturing soils along its bank for different plant species‚ micro-organisms and other complex stationary life on earth. This however clearly enlightens
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this situation? Well‚ in the case of many unfortunate aquatic mammals in marine parks and zoos around the world‚ most of these magnificent animals are held captive in tanks with no room to roam around‚ or have to deal with being alone‚ which can trigger stress and aggression. Over the years since the 1960s‚ the first marine mammals were put into display for entertainment shows in Marine Parks like Seaworld or any other marine parks that was on the globe; around the world‚ people wondered if captivity
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bodies of water. Adedeji and Adetunji (2011) refer to aquatic pollution as an addition of hazardous substances‚ called pollutants‚ to these bodies of water. These pollutants are harmful to humans‚ but more importantly‚ they are extremely harmful to marine life due to the contamination of their habitats. Unfortunately‚ this occurrence is not uncommon‚ and it is mainly the result of human activities. Most pollution is derived from industrial waste‚ which is eventually integrated into the ocean in the
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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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