Blue Planet Research Paper

Imagine living in a world where the weak are cast aside and you yourself are crippled, but your life is spared by love. Then your mother dies unexpectedly and there is no longer anyone protecting you. What will happen to you now? This is what Kira faced in the novel Gathering Blue written by Lois Lowry. Kira was born with a deformed leg and faces physical challenges because of it. At the beginning of the book, Kira’s mother dies from an unexpected illness and Kira is attacked by a group of women led by Vandara. Vandara claims that Kira should be taken to the field and left for the beasts, which the reader finds out later are not real. The Council of Guardian’s then spares Kira’s life and appoints her official threader of the Singer’s robe. She later meets Thomas, the Carver, and Jo, the

The” Blue Zone” is places in the world where people living longer and healthier without disability and medications. The” Blue Zone” having not only people reach centenarians but super-centenarians. What is the secrets of this longevity? Dan Buettner makes the research with his team National Geographic, and National Institute on Aging to find the people living in those places call Blue Zone, and asks them question about their lifestyle to live longer and healthier. Dan Buettner and his team find five places in the world. Those places call Blue Zone are the Italian Island of Sardinia; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Costa Rica’s Isolated Nicoya Peninsula; and Ikaria, an Isolated Greek Island. The people living in Blue Zone live a lifestyle witch is plants based diet, move naturally, know your purpose, religion (have faith), 80% rule, drink wine five, belong to the right tribe, down shift, loved ones first, stay social. Can we find these people in Blue Zone and having their same lifestyle in our community here in Fredericksburg? Let choose three lifestyles in Blue Zone and compare to our community here in Fredericksburg: Plants based diet, move naturally, Love one first.

Blue Mountain Lake is a rural hamlet in the Town of Indian Lake of Hamilton County, New York located at the intersection of New York Routes 28 and 30. Blue Mountain Lake also refers to the lake on the banks of which the hamlet is situated. Blue Mountain Lake is about 90 miles (140 km) north of Utica, New York and about 90 miles (140 km) northwest from Albany, New York. The place is named after the mountain peak, Blue

What do you think we would do if someone from anther planet landed in the U.S and claimed it as his territory because he had discovered it? How would you feel about this?

Kelp forests are seen as the ultimate ecological engineer in coastal areas. They exist in marine environments spanning in southern California, Aleutian Islands, and the western north Atlantic. Light, latitude, and water temperature and nutrients all play a role in facilitating the growth of kelp forests all around the world, (Bolton). Kelp specifically dominates the shallow rocky coasts of the world‘s cold water marine habitats. Although they look as a free-growing plant, they are in fact primarily of brown algae. These structures provide food and shelter to a huge mix of biota, including crabs, sea urchins, mollusks, and other marine organisms (Steneck). The fronds, or large leaves of the kelp are the distinctive feature that can represent where a specific kelp may be found. The sizes of these organisms can range from the smallest found near California and Alaska at 5m to giant kelp up to 45m in length found on the west coasts of North and South America (Hamilton).

Toas Blue lake is a gorgeous clear lake located in Taos, New Mexico. The indigenous people living there called the Taos pueblo, have had a long and hard history with this sacred location, especially over the past century. Having had their land and respect stripped of them by the government, they then turned to protest. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States, it seems odd that Rosevelt would consider taking a place so sacred and “designated (it) as a “multiple-use” area for recreation, grazing, and extraction of natural resources” (Dzelzitis).

Things happen occasionally , such as current events , but sometimes they come out as mysteries. In the 1930's there was this girl , her name was Aiyana Blue. Aiyana was smart , quiet , and didn't talk very much. She didn't have a home nor a family to stay with , meaning she was homeless. The next day something mysterious happened and , trust and believe I will tell you what.

Once upon a time Big Blue was riding in the hood. Big Blue was a short and stocky teenage guy. Big Blue was given his name because he was big and strong and always wears blue. Blue drove his Cadillac around the hood all day. Stopping at friends and a couple small shops. Big Blue riding in the hood had to pick up his girlfriend at 3:00 and road through the hood to get to her house. He was supposed to pick her up and take her to the mall. Apparently there was a sale at Beauty Sleep Dress or BSD. What she really wanted was a new pair of Evil Queen Leather Pants from the new spinning wheel. Big Blue riding in the hood pulled up to Rapunzel’s house and waited out side. Rapunzel came dashing out of her house and gave Big Blue a hug

Southern sea otter lives in kelp forests (a type of seaweed) along the Pacific coast, mainly off the coast of California. The marine mammals consume on average one-fourth of its weight daily including sea urchins, which are vital to support the kelp forests. By the result of sea otters preying on sea urchins, the consumption of kelp by sea urchins are kept at a constant rate allowing the forest to grow and thrive. This is highly important for biodiversity in the sea that is provided by the kelp forest, which is a key component of the three principles of sustainability. There are three ways that human can do to help prevent the premature extinction of southern sea otters. First, ethical issue that consists of the species being seen as vital

What are the top 10 amusement parks in the world from statistics collected they are: 1. Universal Island of Adventure

I would like to become a Blue Streak Ambassador because I want to help other people through venues I am passionate about. I love John Carroll and Saint John’s Jesuit, my college and high school respectively. However, my most passionate area in my life is helping friends younger than I through their college application process.

Sea Otter's are members of the weasel family can be found along the coast of North America. A sea otter spends most of its time in the water and the rest of time it comes to land to sleep. Sea Otter floats on its back to the land and sleeps like that also. They have webbed feet. Their fur keeps them warm and it doesn't shed. Sea Otter's is one of the smallest marine mammal. They have a large amount of different adaptations. These different adaptations help them survive in their marine environment. Their long whiskers help the, detect vibrations in water and sensitive forepaws. Their claws helps them groom themselves and capture their prey underwater. The male is bigger than the female. Sea Otters have a high metabolism they eat 25% of their weight in food each day . They are also known for eating a clam and a rock that has been gently caught from the ocean floor. The otters place the rock on their chest and constantly smash the shellfish against it until it breaks. Once its broken they eat it . They also like to eat crabs , squid , octopus, and fish.

The presence or absence of sea otters influences marine ecology at the community-level. Studies have shown that kelp forests enhance the underwater environment, providing a suitable habitat for fishes. The declining kelp beds in California in the mid 1900’s propelled the Kelp Habitat Improvement Project, whereby attempts were made to eliminate sea urchins that are primary predators of kelps. Studies showed that the elimination of sea otters during the 1800s from the Californian waters might be responsible for the dwindling numbers of kelp forests. Further studies have also shown that the population density of sea otters affects seaweed biodiversity as well. In a study conducted in Alaska on three different bays, the Torch Bay, Deer Harbor and the Surge Bay, it was found that the presence of sea otters led to a decrease in the population of sea urchins, which led to an increase in the population of seaweeds. In addition, it was also found that annual kelps predominated the areas where sea otters were present, and perennial kelps predominated in areas that had lesser sea otter populations (qtd. in “Interaction with kelps & sea otters”).

The sea otters are very important to the beauty, and biodiversity of their marine ecosystems, (specifically off the coast of California). They feed on grazing animals such as, sea urchins and invertebrates, which feed on giant kelp. Without the sea otters, the sea urchins, invertebrates and any other grazing animal can destroy kelp forests. Even more so, kelp forests are used as homes to the wide diversity of animals that depend upon kelp habitat for survival. Also, kelp forests protect coastlines from storm surges, and absorb massive amounts of damaging carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Another important fact about Sea otters is that they are sentinel species. Sentinel species are animals used to detect danger and give off warnings of danger. When applying this concept to sea otters, they reflect the health of California’s coastal

It warms my heart to learn The Whole Planet Foundation have a fierce passion in improving the lives of so many where their help is most needed. Their noble mission is a testament to the best of our human nature. I hope very much to participate in The Whole Planet Foundation’s practical efforts in making a difference in the lives of our sisters and brothers in Togo.