Marine Conservation Essay

into the oceans, causing major problems to marine life and ecosystems. Major causes of marine pollution involve non-point pollutants, marine garbage, toxic ocean pollutants and sewage disposal in oceans. From heavy metal poisoning including lead and mercury killing predators such as sharks and whales, to waste getting trapped in the digestive tracts of marine animals, this essay focuses on how human interference causes horrifying problems to the marine life, but also how to fix it. It will also explore…

Energy Conservation SCI/275 Energy conservation is so important. Why you ask? Because of the limited amount of nonrenewable energy sources on Earth, it is important to conserve our current supply or to use renewable sources so that our natural resources will be available for future generations. Energy conservation is also important because consumption of nonrenewable sources impacts the environment. Specifically, our use of fossil fuels contributes to…

All my life I have pursued my fascination for animals and the ocean anywhere from volunteering to going to the University of Rhode Island to getting certified in diving to teaching. With my experiences and passion for the field of marine biology and wild life conservation I know I can make a considerable difference in any research project. My first substantial step toward making a career out of my interests for the oceans and all its aquatic life was my volunteer work at the Mystic Aquarium and…

The Conservation of Energy Physics Essay: The Conservation of Energy Since the beginning of time, energy has pervaded our earth. These days we rely on it to advance in our technological developments. We also need energy for a variety of other things such as: to keep our bodies alive and healthy, to run our machines and other technical devices, we also rely on energy to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Energy is the ability to do work. People and other things can run out of energy…

people to think that they are a shit bag as well. But, if you act as professional, you will stand out in a good way. People will look at you and they will think to themselves 'Damn, that Marine is squared away.' Professionalism will get you look at for promotions, other Marines will look up to you, and junior Marines will most likely find that you are someone to go to if they need help with anything (work or personal). One example of professionalism would to come to work in the correct uniform: boots…

Conservation and Sustainability of the Use of Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development The UN has created a list of Sustainable Development Goals in order to improve global sustainability. This paper will focus specifically on Goal 14 and its associated targets to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” ("Proposal for Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform"). Measurability of Targets…

Economic Conservation vs. Environmental Conservation Around the world people are being affected by conservation and endangered species laws and regulations. Some want the biggest house on the most beautiful land and have the money to get it, while others feel that we have developed enough and there has to be more land left to nature. I feel that while endangered species should be protected, their protection should not change the way that local people function, and interact with one another…

and surrounding ecosystems (Fitzgerald). It also studies how animals may interact with their ecosystem. Without wildlife biology we would not have extensive knowledge of other animal species, and how they could be linked to humans. Wildlife conservation in the United States has been based on the Public Trust Doctrine where in wildlife and fishes, water, and scenic places were deemed too valuable for greater good to be held in private ownership (Brown). Wildlife in America has struggled since…

Shark Conservation Abstract Arising over 350 million years ago, the shark species has been labeled as a human devourer. Now, with the increase in human population, the demand for shark meat, fins, and cartilage are at an all time high; therefore, the existence of the shark is becoming a concern (Budker 1971). Individuals are conditioned to think of sharks as a negative aspect to the environment, which is prolonging the effort to save shark species from becoming extinct. With that in mind…

Marine conservation was traditionally focusing on resolving the common issue where commercial activities exploiting shared resources yielded private benefits of employment, economic benefits as well as increased harvests. In this process, resources were over-used (Bulte, et al, p.20). Therefore, a need rose to conserve the common marine resources to yield public goods of biodiversity and ecosystem services that are not taken into consideration by the marine policies. Unless the public goods nature…