“A Robot that Eats Pollution” Pollution is one of leading factors for death in the population of sea mammals and is only rising. Jonathan Rossiter, a robotics professor at Bristol University is advocating for a new solution to a growing problem that is causing much turmoil to the creatures of the sea. He presents his idea during his TED talk “A Robot that Eats Pollution”. Rossiter argues that there isn't a practical solution when it comes to managing pollution in the sea. Yes, we have technologies that are capable of managing pollution, but not at a level where we can see significant change. This is where Rossiter is challenging the system responsible for managing pollution and improving these creatures ecosystems. His new project called …show more content…
Not only could this have changed the dynamic of the presentation, but starting off presentations by establishing credibility is very important as it can draw in the audience more closely not needing to compensate as the presentation progresses. Leaving this out really took away from the presentation as the audience had no real basis on creating their opinion other than assuming he was a capable individual because he was at a TED talk, which really does not resonate too well. Though one could argue the information Rossiter presents when speaking about his project ranges from biology, ecosystems, and robotics which could create a better sense of credibility in the eye of a few but ultimately is knowledge that one could come across in a high school classroom. To those who are aware of Rossiters’ credentials there is no arguing that he is a credible individual, but for those who are newly being introduced not establishing his credentials really takes away from what could have been a great presentation instead of a good presentation. Connecting with the audience is very important when presenting an idea and Rossiter was aware of this but that does not mean the connection has to be there on an emotional level. Rossiters’ key method in doing this was by throwing in a few jokes in his presentation creating a humor appeal to his presentation allowing him to connect on a more superficial
Throughout many decades there has been a huge environmental problem, not only putting marine life at risk but also human health. Ocean pollution is a big threat to the habitat and still today we haven’t stopped throwing trash, chemicals or toxins into the oceans. During the 1940’s, a technical service of the Army dumped a lot of chemical warfare into the sea, believing the type of gas will dissolve in the water becoming harmless in minutes. At that time, fishermen were able to catch a lot of fish, it wasn’t until they were out of luck and all they could see were dead fish floating on the surface. Many people think that oil spills and trash are the only types of ocean pollution, but they’re also forgetting about chemical, bacterial and thermal pollution. Polluted seas can be the cause of many diseases or infections, especially if people don’t take big measures like telling their kids not to “accidentally” drink water from rivers or lakes when swimming. Marine animals are a big part of our food chain if they carry diseases or toxins we’re also in big danger. Today, there have been many people who have been trying to stop others from polluting the oceans, but they still haven’t been able to convince the whole world to end ocean pollution. The government, instead of wasting money on unnecessary things like building walls or building more towers and creating more trash they should build trash contractors that will help with the trash floating around in the seas. There are
I would believe that the use of more pictures of the homeless in their day to day situation would have made his presentation even stronger, maybe visiting a soup kitchen during feeding hours. The delivery of his speech would have been stronger if he did not stand in front of the screen but in the middle of the
The oceans need to be protected because it is where life began and if not taken care of, life as we know it will end. The well-being of the ocean is constantly being threatened and needs to stop. When dangerous substances go into the ocean, ecosystems suffer and become endangered along with the lives of people and marine life. The importance of protecting and preserving the quality and biodiversity of the world 's coasts must be recognized because they are truly irreplaceable. If humans are not educated , and become careless about what is thrown on the ground or sprayed on lawns, disastrous effects follow when it comes to the condition of the ocean’s ecosystems, which can endanger life itself, leading to a problem only we can correct. There is historical evidence of ocean pollution, although the problem still shadows us today.
Marine pollution is not a new phenomenon, but our acknowledgement of its impacts and severity is relatively new, with the first laws and discussions to counter it only appearing in the 1950’s. For much of history, it was thought that the oceans were so large that any pollution created would be negligible and easily diluted (Marine Pollution). Since, countless research and laws have been implemented in order to preserve our marine ecosystems because of how crucial these ecosystems are to humanity.
Polluting the ocean pollutes, the air, food and water quality. Plastic, fuel, detergent, oil, they are all toxins, that are being released into the air all the time. We need to get a grip on the amount of recycling and cleaning up that has to be done starting, now. Future generations are counting on us. Here is the beginning of a brand new innovative idea that was created to make the ocean a better and safer place.
A family decides to visit the oceanfront for summer vacation. One day, they go out for seafood. Little did the family know that previously that year, there had been a huge public event where people had left their trash on the beach. That trash had slowly leaked into and polluted the ocean, contaminating wildlife, such as the fish they had just eaten. LitterBonnie, a RedBot® infused with AdaFruit® technology, provides a significant service that would have prevented this complication. It improves the quality of life for future generations and has political, economic, and social aspects implicated for mankind. Finally, LitterBonnie will help prevent further litter pollution.
Moreton Bay and Tangalooma is the third largest local government in Australia by population. It covers more then 2000 square kilometres and serving nearly 400,000 residents. The council has more then $4.4 billion worth of assets under management. On March 11th 2009, a container ship in the Pacific Ocean lost over 31 containers overboard, it had leaked approximately 270 tonnes of oil 11km off east of Moreton Bay. Their wasn’t many wildlife that was effect from this oil leak. The animals that were effected was treated, cleaned and then released. In Moreton Bay and Tangalooma over 200 turtles are being reported dead, sick or injured. The debris and plastics in the ocean doesn’t just effect the marine life but it also effects human health. Turtles can be very weak due to their downward facing spines, which causes them to swallow their food easy but cannot bring it back up, which paralyses the turtles gut from digesting their food. Most of the pollution that enter the waterways of Tangalooma and Moreton Bay are being flushed into the Bay’s, which is actually impacting the water quality and health of Moreton Bay and Tangalooma. By more and more pollution entering the water ways of the bay’s it can increase the cause the turbidity, nutrients and algal blooms, which can cause the loss of seagrass and a loss of food sources for the turtles and other marine
Every year, millions of tons of plastic are tossed into the ocean, harming all types of marine animals as well as the environment. Hundreds of marine mammals like whales and dolphins are found washed ashore filled with bottle caps, plastic bags and basically anything they can swallow. Not only does plastic pollution harm marine life, but it affects the entire ecosystem. If a predator is dependent on a certain species for prey and the predator has a role in the environment, it is important for the prey to not be disturbed by pollution. If that species of prey were to go extinct, then the predator species could be seriously impacted as a result. These problems warrant the need for more research into the magnitude and causes of plastic
The ocean’s vast marine life is dying more and more each year due to plastic. Over 100,000 marine animals die each year from plastic entanglement and ingestion says Gianna Andrews, author of the 2012 “Plastic in our Oceans Affecting Human Health” on ser.carlton. Chemicals in the plastic are also intoxicating the marine life. Reducing the use of plastic could save thousands of sea animals and make our ocean a cleaner place. There are many questions concerning our ocean, like how much plastic is in our ocean? What are the effects? How do we stop it? These questions will be answered by explaining and describing our ocean’s plastic.
Randy Pausch did a great job getting the interest of the audience from the very beginning through the end of the speech, either by telling jokes or relating to other people when they were kids. Pausch knew his speech by heart and that was amazing as he never looked at his notes and he had it fully memorized. Pausch had almost no Ahs, Ums, Like, You Know, O¬¬¬¬¬k, or other non-descriptive words and his speech flowed very well. Pausch’s body movement was phenomenal. He used typical hand gestures to keep his audience engaged as he spoke and he also proved his point when he said he was in good physical shape by doing push-ups on stage. Pausch used his transition words appropriately when needed to and it helped his speech flow very well. For example
In the documentary “Inside the Garbage of the World”, the main social problem being explained is that there has been a great influx of plastic and other type of garbage in oceans and their beaches. This buildup of pollution has largely affected the wildlife population ranging from animals on the beaches to the creatures of the ocean. In oceans, what is called ‘garbage patches’, a large buildup of garbage that flow to one area in the oceans, are being created. Approximately 50 percent of all plastic sinks to the bottom of the ocean floor but about 2 times that much is actually already on the ocean floor. In fact, according to the documentary, there is a garbage patch that is to the left of California that is the size of half of the United States. Each year, about 4.7 million tons of plastic goes in the ocean a year and it is estimated that by 2050, there will be another 33 billion tons of plastic added to the present amount. Eighty percent of the current pollution comes from the land. According to marine researchers, twice as much plastic debris is one the ocean floor than it was 10 years ago. In the futures, plastic will break down into smaller pieces of plastic, creating a bigger problem from the habitat. This plastic pollution is one of the leading cause for beach and ocean inhabiting creatures be extinct because animals are mistaking these plastic pieces for food. When scientist began to dissect beach animals such as birds, they discovered that at least fifteen pounds of
The oceans face many types of pollution every day, every second. The ocean is our greatest ecosystem and out most valuable resource. A common misconception is that the rainforests are the lungs of the planet however, the majority of our oxygen is made via the algae in the sea. The oceans feeds, hydrates, and provides us with oxygen; ironically enough, despite its monetary value to mankind, it is what is treated the worst. For ages we have been dumping our trash, chemicals, and waste into the oceans with no fear or regret, almost an “out of sight- out of mind” mentality. People once and still assume that the oceans are so vast that all of the pollution is diluted and would be dispersed through out, going unnoticed. However, dilution is a myth and an idea that renders ocean dumping to be less impactful. Even so much of the man made pollution is becoming even more concentrated and have entered our natural food chain. However vast the waters of the ocean are, they are not meant to house all of these external factors. There are many alternatives to marine pollution including recycling, finding alternative trash dump sites, cutting down on harmful chemicals for agriculture, and most importantly having the ability to recognize when a problem is developing and counter act, immediately.
Ocean pollution is one of the most urgent issues in our world today. The ocean is crucial to our ecosystem and it is being severely damaged at an alarmingly increasing rate. In this paper I will educate about the role the ocean plays in our beautiful Earth, why it is being so widely ignored and dismissed, the causes of pollution, and its effects on animals and humans alike.
Marine biologist play a key role in understanding climate change and identifying sustainable and profitable ways humans can use the sea and its resources. Marine biologist understand marine organisms needs in their habitats, ultimately helping protect species and reduce human threats. As experts in understanding marine habitats, marine biologist often form essential parts of relief teams. They respond to oil spills and chemical leaks, helping other scientist restore normalcy to local habitats. Sometimes, marine biologists influence other spheres, such as economics and law. They might analyze the effect of sonar on whales and seals, for instance, recommending best practices for reducing harm on those sensitive populations. Marine biologists understand how the ocean supports basic needs, and in turn relay that information to lawmakers, who establish protocols regarding human use of ocean waters and marine organisms. Marine biologist help develop ocean technology too, improving waste elimination, energy sourcing and extraction of key sources. A brief review of components of the marine environment, world food resources, climate control, air and water quality, transportation, and the ecosystem balance are important features that are studied by marine biology. So, understanding why marine biology is important is foundational to integrating a balanced approach toward management of the sea and proper stewardship of organisms,
For many years humans have struggled to discover the deepest parts of the ocean and have also struggled with discovering space. We could not go really deep into the ocean, because humans can not withstand the pressure that the ocean produces. But now there is a robot that can reach the ocean floor called “The Benthic Rover”. With that new robot, scientist will be able to record how changes on the surface of the ocean will impact the marine animals below. “What is special about the rover is that we will be able to stay in the deep parts of the ocean for a really long time collecting seasonal changes data” (Engineer Alana Sherman). With Benthic Rover,