Phytoplankton From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search Diatoms are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Phytoplankton are the autotrophic component of the plankton community. The name comes from the Greek words φυτόν (phyton)‚ meaning "plant"‚ and πλαγκτός (planktos)‚ meaning "wanderer" or "drifter".[1] Most phytoplankton are too small to be individually seen with the unaided eye. However‚ when present in high enough numbers‚ they may appear as a green discoloration
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Leaders of Marines There are many awards given out for leadership; however‚ watching Marines succeed because of the time and effort that their leaders have invested in them can be far more rewarding than any medal or certificate. There are many different methods and theories on leadership; however‚ some approaches are almost universal amongst leaders. Leadership is a continuous process‚ which requires limitless dedication that will constantly push Marines to their limits. Leaders should know not
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A Marine Biologist Marine biology is an ideal profession for me because of my love for the ocean and my passion for sharks. A marine biologist studies all types of sea life and can specialize in studying large ocean animals. Since the release of the 1975 movie “Jaws;” I was captivated by this majestic species. I have always felt a kindred spirit with sharks and want to be part of a solution to change the general population’s perception of sharks. A marine biology education provides me with the
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Marine engineering broadly refers to the engineering of boats‚ ships‚ oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure. Specifically‚ marine engineering is the discipline of applying engineering sciences‚ mostly mechanical and electrical engineering‚ to the development‚ design‚ operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and on-board systems; e.g. power and propulsion plants‚ machinery‚ piping‚ automation and control systems etc. for marine vehicles of any kind like surface ships‚ submarines
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would be one in the United States Military. I would like to eventually become an Infantry Officer or an Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the United States Marine Corps. The reason is I want to be part of a force that could stand up to any enemy and fight for the country that I live in and the people in it. The journey to become an officer in the Marine Corps will not be easy and starts right now. To get to the Military Occupational Specialty of an Infantry Officer or Aircraft Maintenance Officer ‚ one
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Marine Basic Training The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea‚ using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined arm task forces; It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. The Marine Corps is component the United States Department of the Navy (marines.com) often working closely with naval forces for training‚ transportation and logistics; however‚ the Marine
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Endangered Marine Species Topic: Marine mammal extinction and endangered species. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the causes‚ protection programs and possibilities for future protection for endangered species. Thesis: Endangered marine animals are in need of protection and awareness; many people need to understand the origins of endangerment‚ what animals are being affected and what is already being done to help our marine life. Introduction I. Have you ever thought about how important
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[pic] Marine biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine or brackish bodies of water. Given that in biology many phyla‚ families and genera have some species that live in the sea and others that live on land‚ marine biology classifies species based on the environment rather than on taxonomy. Marine biology differs from marine ecology as marine ecology is focused on how organisms interact with each other and the environment‚ and biology is the study of the organisms
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As we know leading Marines is the most important part of the Marine Corp. There are eleven leadership principles‚ and fourteen leadership traits a great leader demonstrates. These traits &principles help you suppress the leaders that came before us. Everyone has their own style of leadership though. Great leaders must embrace the ethos; Respect and follow the foundations. Accept the challenges he or she will face ahead. A Marine lives by his or her ethos. It’s what makes us a different breed. We
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many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes are the tundra‚ taiga‚ tropical rain forest‚ temperate forests‚ desert‚ grassland‚ savanna‚ chaparral‚ and marine. Each biome has it’s own characteristics such as the tundra. The tundra is a biome that is located in the Northern Hemisphere of the world. It circles the North Pole and reaches down to the taiga. The tundra has a very cold and harsh climate‚ especially
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