Abbey Simmons Hoff 2 9 May 2014 Aquatic Biology What is aquatic biology? Aquatic biology is

The dream of having majored in marine biology is one thing, but to get to have a marine biology degree is a fifth grader’s dream come true. The environment is heading in a rough direction. For example, ocean acidification is already a problem. The decrease in pH of our ocean acidity is causing coral reefs to die out—which houses thousands of organisms’ homes and food sources. Due to the contaminants, we release into the natural environment, we are slowly losing ecosystems every day. Therefore, I want to be the researcher to help save the oceanic life from these horrible conditions. Also, the career of marine biology can take a person anywhere, from the coasts of the Bahamas all the way to the depths of the Arctic Ocean. This provides the advantage

Marathon Key is uniquely situated to allow for diving as the keys are known for being a hub for pirates of old. Even though most dive boats are not intent on looking for buried treasure, divers are impressed with the crystal clear waters and luminescent colors of various fish species. Scientific excursions are a regular occurrence, but there are also many dive opportunities for novice divers as

A deep-sea scuba diver is approaching the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia when all of a sudden she sees an Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin swimming on her right. The diver turns around to see a dwarf minke whale on her left. These are just two of the various amazing marine creatures that a marine biologist could encounter whilst simply doing her job. Marine biologists are biologists who study saltwater animals and plant species. Not only are they collecting and analyzing data about marine life, they are raising attention about problems to try to protect the environment (Greenland and Sheldon). However, working in fieldwork can be very physically demanding and marine biologists have to cope with deep-water pressure and walking long distances. Also fieldwork assignments can be very long and last up to weeks at a time (Greenland and Sheldon). Being a marine biologist can be a very unique and amazing experience traveling to rare regions to study marine life, although it can be very dangerous and time consuming.

Marine biology is perfect for budding underwater explorers. It's just the job for those who are fascinated by sharks, fish, coral, and other sea creatures. Marine biologists are scientists who study saltwater life and its environment. Some biologists study how these types of creatures interact with each other. For instance, they might observe how sea anemones and coral interact in their habitats.

Before picking a major in school, I had a myriad of questions of what would be expected of me, and what the day to day life may appear like. I was never one that would like the attention to be on me, making it nearly impossible to branch out and get the extra learning experiences that were available. At the Shedd I was able to get one and one time to ask scientist and other Shedd team members any questions, listen to their responsibilities as a marine biologist, and watch them work in labs. The members of the Shedd took the time to explain to us that everyone working in the science field had the same questions as we did at one point in their career, no question was too far out to ask. I found the confidence in myself to speak up, share what I thought in the lab and ask questions.

Emerald bay is an amazing place to snorkel. While snorkeling you will see kelp forests, Garibaldi, Sheephead, Blacksmith, and other small fish. Before snorkeling you can wear a wetsuit. Wearing a wetsuit helps with floating and you stay warmer. While snorkeling you have to wear a snorkel. The snorkel helps you breath and see underwater because while you are snorkeling you want to see the fish.

(Sorrell 6) Biologists in this profession will conduct research to discover the amount of aquatic plants and animals that can be gathered and killed each year without the chance of destroying the species population. (Sorrell 6) Whenever people dump waste or litter in the Earth’s oceans or on its beaches, this can be very harmful and sometimes life-threatening to the marine life, marine biologists are the people who actually study and discover how harmful it would be. (Sorrell 6) Climate changes, significant adjustments in the weather patterns of an area, greatly affect the ocean and can be predicted by marine biologists. (Sorrell 4) Being able to understand marine environments is important to be able to help with pollution, air quality, overfishing and how to prevent it, and protecting endangered species. (Sorrell 5) Monitoring fish stocks can also be attributed to marine biologists. (Sorrell 4) Coral reefs would have already all been destroyed if it wasn’t for them, also the chart migrations of whales are supervised by biologists and they keep up with the decreasing numbers of species and work hard to protect them from extinction. (Sorrell

it brings awareness to how organisms live in the ocean. It shows how organisms can adapt to environmental variables. Biological oceanographers uncover the process and circulation of the food chain, withal the involvement of natural selection underwater. People will have a better understanding of evolution and its role in creating species throughout the centuries. It is important because our population is able to reflect and apprehend the responses of ocean life to our man-made causes.

For Biologist, I think the main purpose should be to focus on the way animals and plants function overall. As A biologist we would study the lives of plants and animals on a daily, the ways of living, functioning, their purpose and also how they came to be. As a Biologist according to the OOH, I would collect many pieces of data which will be recorded on a data sheet. Also analyze the relationships between organisms, how they live and where they live.

Buoyancy: They do not float too much. Divers who float a lot, lose energy trying to gain depth. Good divers need a perfect balance between body fat, lung capacity and muscles to have the closest thing to "neutral buoyancy."

The very first thing to keep in mind is that the foundation of underwater photography is good in-water skills. Diving is all so fun so it can be easy to lose track of time which is why you must get special training and diving must become second nature to us for safety’s sake. Get close, and then get closer! Whatever size your subject is, the most important principle to remember when taking images or video underwater is that you need to shoot through a minimum of water. Water is nearly 800 times as dense as air, and it sucks out color from full spectrum light, so in order for your images to have clarity, contrast, and bright colors, you’ll need to be right on top of your subjects. If you think you’re close enough, you probably should be even

Snorkeling is one way to see the marine life in its natural setting. Another way is scuba diving. The main advantage of snorkeling is the freedom from complicated gear and extended lessons. Unless you are traveling with a group that has packed for diving, snorkeling is your best option. All you need is a mask, snorkel and fins. You may want a wetsuit if you are diving on the western islands where the water is cooler. Otherwise, it is not essential. There is special equipment for children to help them stay in the right position.

A person who has not wanted at least once to plunge into the depths of a sea to enjoy the mesmerizing dance of the inhabitants of its depths just probably can not imagine the beauties that are hidden from our eyes by a layer of brackish water. Millions of the most diverse marine inhabitants, of all colors, shapes, and sizes, are waiting for you, as a dear guest, to showcase the richness and splendor of the underwater world. So, let's talk about the best dive resorts where your diving will be the most colorful, exciting and memorable.

Scuba Diving is defined as swimming and breathing below water. Scuba stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.1 Scuba makes it possible for one to explore the amazing sights of the underwater world. Divers can remain underwater by using a cylinder of air to breathe. It is practiced recreationally all around the world and can even be a profession. Scuba divers enroll in courses through an organization, such as PADI.

Mankind has always been very curious about the ocean and its secrets. In the past centuries, countless numbers of inventions and experiments have been made in an attempt to maximize the time that a person can stay underwater. Thanks to a device called the aqualung, invented in 1943 by Jacques Cousteau, people were able to dive down and explore the ocean with his/her own air source without the need to be connected to an air source at the surface. Eventually, this lead to the formation of a subculture around the sport, with many divers around the world exploring the world’s oceans.