Jellyfish Overpopulation Research Paper

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

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.

Moon Jellyfish are in the “Animalia Kingdom, Phylum Cnidarian, Class Scyphozoan, Order Semaeostomeae, Family Ulmaridae, and Genus Aurelia” ( Myers, 2016 ; Espinosa, ; 2016 ; Parr, 2016 ; Jones, 2026 ; Hammond, 2016 ; Dewey, 2016). The morphological description of Cnidarians are corals, sea anemones, jellyfish and hydroids. These cnidarians form a diverse phylum that contains ~9000 species, which live in aquatic (predominantly marine) environments. The phylum-defining trait of Cnidaria is the stinging cell, the nematocyte an extrusive organelle used for predation, adhesion and defense (Holstein, 1981; Lengfeld et al., 2009; Tardent and Holstein, 1982) (Steele and Technau; 2011). Also, this phylum, Cnidarians, are divided into two groups, “Anthozoa (sea anemones, corals and sea pens), which live as

The myth of pet overpopulation is a huge campaign that’s considered truth nationwide. The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) explains this myth and why it’s used. Activists use the myth to put all blame of animal shelter death on breeders. Radical groups perpetuate this myth by making breeding restrictions. This myth is the biggest cause of euthanizing healthy, adoptable animals. Per year, about 3.1 million dogs are adopted while 2.1 million are euthanized. However, this number for euthanized dogs is not broken down by reasoning for euthanization. Overpopulation propagandists often claims this number reaches over 6 million each year. While shelters heavily euthanize adoptable dogs and breeders increasingly use puppy mills, each area across

In one article that I read Torbjorn Larsson, a spokesperson for E. ON, who owns Oskarshamn nuclear power plant, stated that “jellyfish caused a shutdown in 2005”. Surprisingly, these jellyfish go into the piping, and clog the system. Lucas Brotz, a jellyfish expert at the University of British Columbia has researched the jellyfish population. In one of his research studies reads that in Brotz’s research of 45 major marine ecosystems shows that 62% saw an uptick in blooms since 1950. Research shows that surging jellyfish numbers have caused power plant outages, demolished fisheries, and crowded our

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

This jellyfish is known to thrive in Northern Australia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Sea Wasp has a bell that can reach almost ten inches in diameter. The tentacles can reach as long as fifteen feet. This jellyfish has been known to cause many deaths and can kill a person within minutes of being stung. Children are especially vulnerable to death because they are smaller in size and the venom disperses throughout the body at a faster rate. When a human makes contact with the box jelly’s tentacles the skin will swell up and a brown or purple lines start to appear. Doctors have developed antivenin but usually the victim dies before they can receive it.

People are polluting the oceans which not only affects us but also affects the beautiful underwater habitats and interesting sea creatures. Two billion people within 30 miles of the coast create 100 metric tons of coastal plastic waste (Doc.1). This plastic waste can get caught around sea animals, injuring them or even killing them (OI). Oils spills can really hurt marine life (Doc.2). Some creatures could eat it or get covered in it. If the fish eats the oil and then someone or something eats the fish they could get extremely ill. When there are excess nutrients in the water algal blooms occur, which is when algae has too many nutrients and reproduces in large numbers, this can also hurt people (OI). For these reasons and many more we should

The domination of jellies over the Black Sea started in 1982--probably when a U.S. ship came into this seawater from the U.S., along with some jellies. This comb jelly is a hardy ecological squatter that is spreading stupendously fast along the east coast of the U.S. but had previously never visited the Black Sea. Nevertheless, the Black Sea, Europe's most polluted ocean, provided a particularly hospitable environment to the jellies.

An entire new world, different from our own exists beneath the surface of our oceans. This life is full of color, shapes, sizes, wonder, and even darkness. Much of this life has yet to be explored but we still know that beneath the waves exist the most beautiful creatures and the most bizarre. Magical areas such as the coral reef and mysterious areas such as the depths of the ocean are homes to over 700,000 species that live in the ocean. This includes the eighty percent of the ocean that has yet to be explored. Even though there may be separate oceans on this planet, they are still interconnected by a body of salt water. No area of the ocean is the same, which brings us to the wonderful fact that so many different species are able to flourish

The swarming populations of jellyfish are creating a problem for Commercial fishermen. Commercial fishermen used to have a thriving business. Although the jellyfish are eating all their profit, there may be a sweet solution

Clownfish have interesting mating behaviors. For instance, they are hermaphrodites meaning they have both female and male genitalia. There is strict dominance hierarchy in a group of clownfish. Two clownfish, with the female being the biggest, reproduce through external fertilization. However, if the female was to die, the male would become the high female and the next largest male would become the highest male and reproduce with the clownfish who became female. Throughout this monogamous relationship, they can mate all year long. A female clownfish can lay 600-1600 eggs. While breeding, the male cleans debris and creates a nesting area with his mouth.

The lure of the bay or ocean can be irresistible on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, jellyfish can be lurking just below the surface of of the water. If you get stung, get out of the water right away and seek help to do so, if necessary. Stop the stinging for jellyfish found in non-tropical waters by washing the area with seawater. In tropical waters, rinse with vinegar and get immediate medical attention. Never use fresh water, which can reactivate the stinging.

In contemporary society, human society is progressing rapidly on various fronts. Nevertheless at the same time, the problem of overfishing is becoming increasingly worrisome and attract extensive attention of the society. In this essay, I will address overfishing and propose some possible causes of this phenomenon which can give contribution to some solutions.

According to the United Nations, 17% of fish stocks worldwide are currently overexploited; 52% are fully exploited; and 7% are depleted. This means that only an estimated 20% of worldwide fish stocks are not already at or above their capacity(Seafarms, 2013). Catches of Pacific herring have decreased by 71% since the 1960s, with Atlantic herring catches falling by 63%. Atlantic Cod catches have fallen by 69% in the same time(Seafarms, 2013). These are just a few of many facts and statistics on the topic of overfishing. The effects of these statistics and facts impact people’s and animal's lives around the