The Mystic Aquarium And Institute For Exploration

My favorite vacations were when we went to the zoo and down to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I went to Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum to the Ripley's Aquarium. I love animals and weird people so these vacations were super important to me.

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

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.

Midway through the recent Netflix documentary Mission Blue (Robert Nixon and Fisher Stevens, 2014), which follows the renowned marine biologist and conservationist Sylvia Earle’s campaign to establish protected marine sanctuaries around the globe, the narrator pauses to note an irony: the same industries that have for over half a century exploited the ocean for oil and gas, wreaking environmental havoc, are also responsible for the greatest technological advances in ocean exploration. These advances, moreover, helped deepen scientific understanding of the ocean and of its ecological import. Ocean

During these meetings we learn about the ocean, it could be corals, reef formation, fish, just about everything you can think of. For the past two summers I have had the honor and privilege of blending my

As a kid I was always fascinated by the ocean and held a particular affinity for marine animals. I remember buying a book, Whales Dolphins and Porpoises that I read over and over again. I especially loved looking at the diagrams and had all my favorite pages bookmarked. I still have on my bookshelf and read it again from time to time. Reading this book and learning about these animals inspired me to go to the aquarium all the time to see some of the animals I loved so much in person. The aquarium has always been a place where I can destress, enjoy myself, and learn new things. I would love the opportunity to contribute to all the great work it does every day.

The ocean has long been faced with neglect and disregard, with horrifyingly 90% of ‘big fish’ species diminishing greatly in number due to human interference. Publicising the issue of ocean preservation could help to incentivize individuals and so be beneficial to the legacy left for future generations.

For many people, the environment they grew up in is a main factor in what helps them decide their major. Although Dallas is a good city, it is not the best place for a person who is interested in marine biology. My love and passion for the ocean started with my family vacations to the ocean every year. Something about the sound of the waves and the knowledge that the edges of the sea does not end for miles captures my attention. The mysterious beauty of the ocean is not the only factor of why I strive to major in marine biology. Ever since I was little I have had a nurturing character as helping people and the Earth has always given me an extra sense of purpose. Humans have other beings to help when they are in need, but animals only have their own kind. The ocean is so vast it causes a problem for rules and regulations to protect the marine life. Knowing that marine animals need someone in their corner gives me the fire to do anything to become a marine biologist. My dream is to work at a marine park to teach others how they can do their parts to help the animals and bring hope to the animals themselves as I rehabilitate and keep them healthy.

Marine Science Center at Ponce Inlet: I volunteer in the education department, teaching guests about our animals and monitoring our two touch tanks. All of the animals at the Marine Science Center are found off the coasts of Florida, so I have expanded my knowledge of local fauna, and particularly impact guests that live in Florida who may not know that we have octopuses or seahorses in home waters. I am interested in becoming a Marine Biologist, so spending time learning and teaching others about marine animals is something I really enjoy.

In Colin Woodard’s “Ocean’s End: Travels Through Endangered Seas”, major environmental problems facing our planet are exposed. Woodard exposes the creation of dead zones from pollution, the killing of our coral reefs and the negative effects of the rise of sea-levels. The common theme throughout this book is the dark fate of Oceans and marine life as we know it. Although it may seem like our bodies of water are limitless, vast, and indestructible, they are not. In fact they are vulnerable, and we as humans are destroying them daily through our reckless actions. Major sources of the depletion of our oceans is constant pollution, global warming, and harmful fishing practices.

When I was chosen from hundreds of applicants to take part in a summer internship with Sea World, I fell even more in love with these gentle giants. I also learned a very important and valuable lesson: prior to this internship, I had imagined becoming a marine biologist, working directly with the animals in their care both in captivity and in the wild. However, during the internship, I discovered that this is not where my strengths lie. Unfortunately, I am not a strong student in science or math, which are required skills to become a marine biologist. Although this was a disheartening realization, I found that I possess other strengths can still be of great value to manatees and other endangered marine mammals: my skills as a public relations manager and communicator. During the internship, I helped write new lessons and presentations for elementary school groups visiting the park and developed a series of fun activities for children to help them learn more about

I would like to thank the Navy’s National Marine Mammal Foundation for letting me be apart of such an incredible program and for introducing me to my new favorite marine mammal. I would also like to thank the professors within USD’s Marine Science Department for always encouraging me and supporting me to follow my dreams.

The goal of SEVENSEAS magazine is to both inspire and educate people on the conservation of marine ecosystems and eco-tourism. To accomplish this, advocates are needed that have a strong skill set to reach out to many people and bestow in them a passion for marine ecosystems. These skills should include experience in outreach events; dedication to, and enthusiasm for, marine conservation; and a confident knowledge of marine conservation. All of these are qualities that I have obtained throughout my undergraduate career, pursued in a professional career, and declared when I applied, and was accepted into, a graduate program.

The California Academy of Sciences dedicated the entire lower level of the museum to the Steinhart Aquarium, that features thousands of different underwater animals. The exhibit was divided into different part of the world’s oceans where they would showcase the different animals and sea creatures that lived in that particular area, one of the first being it’s very own California Coast. When first entering their is a large tank that showed the different fish that mostly populate it and off to one side there was a large plaque that would describe this area and to the opposite side of the tank was an IPad where it would show the visitor each individual fish/animal, their particular diet and where along the coast they originated in. Specific to the California coast, was a large wall opposite to the tank where they displayed a large map of the coast and pointed out the different parts, such as Monterey Bay and the Gulf of Farallones. The aquarium took you through the depths of the ocean along with

Since the beginning of the human race, people have flocked to the ocean. The largest civilizations were built in fertile, coastal areas. Oceanographer and professor at Stanford University, Mark Denny, opened up his book, How the Ocean Works: An Introduction to Oceanography, with the statement, “Throughout history, men and women have been drawn to the sea” (Denny 1). Here in Hawaii, this is especially notable. Hawaii was discovered by islanders who were adventuring across the sea, using it to feed them and working with the currents on their journey. Now, hundreds of years later, visiting the white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters of Hawaii is on nearly the whole world’s bucket list, but it might not be around for much longer. This would be devastating to the planet, as environmental expert Jennifer Weeks says oceans supply most of the Earth’s food and oxygen (Weeks). Not only does the sea provide the most basic necessities for survival, but it has also provided “...Anticancer and antiviral drugs based on substances produced by coral reef species...” (Weeks). Despite all the research that has been done, and is currently underway right this moment, we still know less about the ocean than we do about space! Elisabeth Mann Borgese, an expert in environmentalism, has written, “Our ignorance of the ocean is profound, and although we have learned much during the last hundred years, our knowledge of ocean processes and life in the oceans will remain forever incomplete” (Borgese 23). As Borgese said, it is impossible to learn all there is to know about the sea, but knowing what to do to fix the state of the world’s oceans is vital and attainable information.