Do Jellyfishes Turn Into Blooms?

People have always recognized jellyfish as that thing that will sting you while you are swimming, but now they will be known as a more severe problem than a simple sting. The jellyfish is causing problems with humans by disrupting electricity in Japan, Israel and Scotland as well as harming fisheries in the Black Sea. These issues are causing people to loose money that already have trouble just making enough to have simple necessities. These jellyfish blooms are a problem, but people have found a solution to the issues these monsters are

Firstly adult female brine shrimp ovulate approximately every 140 hours and in optimal conditions the fertilised eggs can almost immediately hatch, even over a relatively short lifetime of a year this is a lot of young. They have another brilliant reproductive adaption; while in extreme conditions, such as low oxygen level or salinity above 15‰, female brine shrimp produce eggs with a chorion coating which has a brown colour. These eggs, also known as cysts, are metabolically inactive and can remain in total stasis for two years while in dry oxygen-free conditions, even at temperatures below freezing. The shrimp have also been able to survive dangerous salinity levels as the eggs wait to hatch if the salinity levels are too high. Once placed back in briny water the eggs hatch within a few hours. This ability also has enabled them to spread the population by the eggs travelling on the feet of birds. They have also been known to reproduce asexually by parthenogenesis in the absence of

Jellyfish stings are a major and increasing problem in Australia and require prompt medical treatment to prevent extensive injury or death (1). There are many methods to the treatment of Box Jellyfish envenomation in Australia; from sea water and ice, to vinegar and urine (1). Therefore, it is vital to remain relevant with current research and literature on the best treatment of this controversial topic, to ensure patients are receiving the best possible care. This paper will include a reflective paper on current literature pertaining to the topic and the practicality of interventions and methods of management in the out-of-hospital setting. Furthermore, utilising this information, a critique of current local clinical practice guidelines (CPG) and Justifications and recommendations for amendments will be made.

People fighting against SeaWorld explore the complexity of the animal brain similarly to how Walace does in ‘Consider the Lobster’. It turns out that

Overfishing is a death sentence to the world’s oceans. As technology continues to improve a great deal of fish can be caught quicker; but at what cost? The effects of overfishing can lead to the extinction of not just the animals being fished, but also the predators that rely on fish to eat. Ninety percent of the ocean’s largest animals have been wiped out due to overfishing (“Overfishing- A Global Disaster”, 2011). National Geographic cites the academic journal Science (2006) that predicts by 2048, all fisheries will collapse due to lack of ocean wildlife. Fish are not the only animal caught in the nets used by fishing vessels. Often animals such as dolphins, sharks, turtles, and seabirds are

Coral reefs are one of the most exquisite ecosystems to look at. However, they’re being put in a lot of danger caused by humans. If something doesn’t change we won’t be able to see these coral reefs anymore. However, fishermen are the cause of this; they use this process ― even though they know it hurts the environment ― called bottom trawling. Fishermen are the main cause of the destruction towards the coral reefs. The central idea of the article, “ Ingenious Coralbots May Help Restore Coral Reefs”, is that humans should stop taking the coral reefs from their homes.

Without a doubt jobs are already hard to come by, and now having this jellyfish dilemma has made it even harder. Fishermen are definitely feeling the stress of this crunch, along with people in the communities. In one of the articles I read it states, “In the Black Sea, blooms of Mnemiopsis jellyfish are responsible for millions of dollars in losses for the local fishery industries who catch and sell anchovies”. For example, when jellyfish eat the larva and eggs of the fish, this leaves fishermen without fish to catch, and no way to make a living.

My species is the Ocellaris Clownfish! This is the one that looks like Nemo on Finding Nemo. Its body is an oval shape and has three vertical white stripes outlined with a fine black line. They are saltwater fish and live in an anemone. They live in a core habitat. They have symbiotic relationship with the sea anemone. The anemone gets pesits it doesn't want living on it off of it, and the clown fish gets protection from the tentacles of the anemone. Young clownfish have difficulty finding an anemone to live in. The young clownfish begins at the bottom of the social ladder when it enters an anemone. It is often the victim of aggression by other clownfish. Clownfish are a very social group. They like to live in colonies.There are two types of

The Irukandji is another potent jellyfish that has caused several fatalities. Mostly common to Northern Australia in deeper waters, they have been known to periodically come into shallow waters by ocean currents. It is one of the smallest of the Cnidarians and can really pack a punch for its size. It is only one inch in length and has four tentacles that are also about one inch in length. They are virtually impossible to spot because of their size and

I agree with Alan’s understanding of the story that Jellyfish thought they were the ultimatum species but, in fact they only were the beginning of species.

A coral structure is actually made up of hundreds - thousands of tiny little animals all growing together as a colony. These polyps are the makers of the coral reef and have accumulated over thousands of years to make up the largest living structures in the world. The anemones, which go along with the corals, are typically partnered with clownfish. In this relationship both animals work together in order to benefit each other. The anemone will provide protection for the clownfish, while the clownfish provides food for the anemone (seasky).

In 2009, Dr. Sylvia Earle wrote The World is Blue to educate and alert the reader about human impacts on marine ecosystems. Through this book she conveys her passion and methodical arguments concerning the importance of the conservation of the ocean, which encompasses approximately 80 percent of the earth’s surface. Dr. Earle states “the ocean touches you with every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you consume” (17). This statement emphasizes the significance of the ocean, not only for marine life, but all life forms on earth. The book implies that currently in today’s world, the conservation of the ocean requires a global effort to reduce human damage from the past generations. Using facts gleaned from credible scientific resources, she defines the problems of overfishing, bycatch, and pollution. By analyzing human impacts on marine ecosystems, Dr. Earle determines successful and unsuccessful solutions to these problems and suggests various ways individuals can change their lifestyles to reduce impact on the environment as a whole.

Small, unnoticeable and lurking in the waters just off the coast of some of Queensland’s most popular beaches with the power to kill a person. Tracking further south than normal are the Irukandji jellyfish, the focus of the 60 Minutes documentary Swimming South aired by Channel 9 on the January 19th 2017. Through first hand sting victim stories and evidence of the jellyfish being found further south, the documentary presents to the viewer the immense threat these lethal jellyfish provide for beachgoers and tourism to east coast Queensland beaches.

Not only does the documentary by Vice instill feelings of despair and hopelessness, but the documentary also provides viewers with an urge to help in any way possible. The documentary shows a clip of sea life swimming in the ocean. What viewers do not know at first is that the water that the dolphins are swimming in is filled with miniscule pieces of broken down plastic. What was most shocking was when one of the Vice journalists got into the same water as the sea creatures and felt a piece of plastic filter into his mouth, and when another journalist was diving and saw a plastic bag floating about, cautiously approaching the thin film of chemicals, thinking the piece of suspended plastic was a jellyfish. Seeing these two scenes causes a strong feeling of helplessness, followed by an urge to help, into viewers.

How often do we stop and think about the people that fish to provide the rest of the world with the supply of fish that is in demand. With many fisheries closing down due to poor managing and depletion, anglers are turning to the deep sea to fill their “fish orders”. Large fishing vessels also known as Super Trawlers are dragging fishing nets up to a mile deep. Doing this allows them to catch as many fish as possible, but it is also destroying natural habitat such as coral reefs that have been part of the sea for thousands of years. The effect of this is devastating to sea life.