The Pros And Cons Of Ocean Exploration

In my opinion, the benefits of European exploration did not outweigh the consequences. To support my opinion, this essay will include three topics that each show both pros and cons. Those topics include the Columbian Exchange, Smallpox, and Columbus’s voyages.

There are around 40,000 plants species, 427 mammals, 1,300 birds , 378 reptiles and 400 amphibians and 3000 freshwater fishes. These are just the number of some big animals. But in fact if we count the number of smaller life forms it will be way more the above number. There are more that 100,000

If you have ever lived in proximity to coastal areas you may have seen coastline erosion first hand. The beaches you frequent during the summer may seem to be getting smaller and smaller every year. Why does your favorite beach seem to be disappearing? Coastal erosion is to blame. The waves, wind, tides and currents all play a part in the mechanism that is coastal erosion. When water and wind batter the shoreline sediments are carried out to sea and deposited on the sea floor or at other points along the coastline. This is called an erosional coastline. This erosion may be very apparent or seem to have happened overnight when it happens due to a large storm or extremely high tide.

Lewis and Clark paved the way for exploration of the western part of the Americas along with introducing new ideas about travel and people of the area. If it weren't for Lewis and Clark most of western America would have been left uncharted for many years to follow. The journey to discover a land route to access the Pacific ocean was rough but it had many benefits. Through the exploration many new plants, animals and tribes were discovered. The duo are true heros when it comes to exploration because they were able to work together to do what was required of them as they journeyed across unexplored land.

Astonishingly, Did you know that we have better maps of the moon than we do of the ocean? (#7) It’s true! Scientists are working to make drones to explore the deep sea. Ocean Exploration is a developing science that incorporates the use of marine biology and drone technology. Ocean Exploration technology will be an overall benefit to society because 1. exploring the ocean is easier than before and 2. ocean exploration can help with monitoring the deep sea.

Although space exploration is now being emphasized on and invested in, what does this do to benefit earth or even every individual who lives on Earth? Many writers, engineers, mathematicians, and chemists can agree that space exploration is going to provide more research for medicine and environmental factors. Others may also argue that the risks of exploring another planet will be too damaging because the life or atmosphere as it is will not be the same after humans have made their print on it.

9. How many species have been described (i.e. the total number of species named and categorized)? [Study the images below]

2. the periodicity of the tides allowing power to be generated through tides is only a portion of the 24 hour day.

Unlike the yeti, though just as elusive, the yeti crab is no creature of fable. The yeti crab, also known as Kiwa hirsuta, has introduced not only a new species of crustaceans, but an entirely new and unique genus as well. The genus Kiwa was chosen after the Polynesian goddess of shellfish, and the species name hirsuta represents the crab’s hairy, yeti-like arms. Determined to be a decapod, it is related to crabs, lobster, and shrimp. The creature is differentiated from these by its lack of eyes and its obvious yeti-like appearance. Found on the Pacific-Antarctic ridge near Easter Island, this benthic creature is a very strange spectacle. The deep-sea creature survives in a very specific environment, and uses the hair on its legs for most of

Yes, United States should be involved with the exploration of space and the ocean because we could discover big things.

There were a few inventions that made the European exploration possible. One of the inventions was the magnetic compass. This allowed the ships to navigate with nothing but water in sight. Another one was the invention of the caravel. The caravel allowed the ships to sail against the wind. The last invention was more detailed maps. These maps allowed sailors to plot their course for a safer more accurate travel. These were some of the inventions that led the European exploration.

One of these creatures are the yeti crabs. These crabs live near the thermal vents at the bottom of the deep sea. Their white color could be due to their obscured environment. There is a reason these crabs are called “yeti crabs”. Yetis have hair, so this would represent the crab’s distinct features. As said in the article, these crabs are “Dubbed ‘yeti crabs’ for their hairy chests and legs, these creatures are new to science” (p.3). This has grown on the crabs over many years to adapt to the thermal vents around its living space. The yeti crab lives in a mixed climate where it is very hot and very cold at the same time. When these two temperatures collide, “chemical reactions produce an array of mineral compounds, which many organisms consider food” (p.2). Animals such as the yeti crab depend on chemistry rather than photosynthesis. Since these crabs are new to science and new to the studies of scientists, they “aren’t sure but conjecture that mineral-eating bacteria might grow on the crabs’ hairs and that the crabs might scoop up the bacteria” (p.3). This differs from the other crabs in the world. Maybe the more the yeti crabs live near the thermal vents, they will adapt even more and evolve

The mysteries of space and ocean have always struck our attention. The question “what’s out there, what creatures live there, do water monsters and aliens exist, always pop up. However, could the risks become a barrier to our curiosity? I believe that major exploration could be a benefit for our society and our way of life. I think that major exploration could benefit us because we have a chance of finding resources, predicting the future of the planet, and provide us with advanced technology.

Imagine all of the glorious wonders below the waves in the deepest darkest parts of the ocean, scientists do not know about and we have yet to discover. The exploration of the ocean still has a long way to go; since, less than 10% of the ocean has been explored. With the investment of exploring space slowing down, it would be beneficial for the US to continue the exploration of our own oceans. The US needs to get involved in the exploration of the ocean, because it holds many benefits.

Unlike the other two deep sea creatures the Yeti crabs are new to science.The Yeti crab is known for their hairy chests and legs which you can see when they travel with each other in unison. Also, scientists do not know for sure but they believe that the crabs scoop up bacteria that grows on the crabs hairs as their main source of food. Although these creatures are still being studied they just like the rest are a strange part of the oceans