Ocean City

Coral reefs are extremely diverse and important to sea life. They cover about 0.2% of the ocean floor yet more than 25% of the marine life finds itself home within the coral reefs. Not only do coral reefs provide shelter for sea life, they also protect shorelines from erosion. In this case, coral reefs do not just serve the ocean but they serve human life as well. Rainforests are number one when it comes to their diversity of animals and species, and coral reefs are second in diversity. Unfortunately

Philadelphia is a city not far yet not terribly close to the coast, a city rooted in public art relating to the history of the area. Although bordered by both the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, it is often forgotten that the everyday actions of citizens of the city impact the environment both near and as far away as the Atlantic coast. Awareness must be brought to the issue that we, the human race, are slowly but surely degrading our planet to the point that it will force major lifestyle changes

In the past few years the oceans have been absorbing more carbon dioxide and heat from the atmosphere. When fossil fuels are burned, the carbon dioxide that is put out into the atmosphere is absorbed by the oceans. These carbon dioxide levels have also produced excess heat that is also being absorbed by the ocean. This has caused there to be an increase in temperature of 0.18° Fahrenheit every ten years between the years

The constant exponential increase of atmospheric greenhouse gases emitted by humans from 1750 until now is currently changing planet earth 's climate. These emissions are mainly the cause of fossil fuel use. Because the amount greenhouse gas on a planet determines the amount of infrared radiation being absorbed, the increase of emissions corresponds to rising atmospheric temperatures (Bintanja, Van de Wal, & Oerlemans, 2005). The rate at which these greenhouse gases are being released does not mimic

Ocean Pollution With our Earth consisting almost 98% of oceans, people would think that we would take better care of them. Our planet is extremely unique in the fact that we are the only known planet with liquid water available, which supports all life, but tons of garbage is thrown into the oceans every year. This is affecting ocean life, fishing companies, and any land that is touching the oceans. The solution to these issues has to deal with complete lifestyle changes: recycling, composting

such as global warming. The oceans of the world seem to be under attack from mankind and nature itself. Global warming is causing the melting of the polar ice causing the level of the oceans to rise. Garbage patches of plastic particles are floating in huge areas with some settling to the ocean floor. Acidification of the ocean water from fertilizer use is causing large so called dead zones where oxygen deprivation kills off plant and aquatic life. Many areas of the ocean have been dumping grounds

The effects of climate change are far-reaching, impacting ocean life and plant life across the globe. It also

don’t notice that plastic is constantly being thrown and left on the streets. Eventually, the plastic makes its way down to our city drains and into the ocean, resulting in several problems. People may not think that it’s such a big deal if they throw one bottle onto the ground but in the long run it is because it makes its way down our drains. Then, once it reaches the ocean the fish will eat it resulting in death or even fishermen catching them and then the plastic contamination gets into our body’s

the beauty of the island, the magnificent blue ocean surrounding it, culture, and the people. What made Okinawa so spectacular was the picturesque views of the mountains, the variety of terrain and vegetation. As you moved away from the city it wasn’t as congested it was more rural with homes separated by space. The city of Okinawa was compact and overrun in apartment buildings and every space had a store occupying it. As you moved away from the city it isn’t as congested it is more rural with

From my eyes of “Gem of the Ocean” The 10-play cycle, Gem of the Ocean, written by Frederik August Kittel, better known as August Wilson, takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 1839 Wylie Avenue. The play is centered on a young man named Citizen Barlow. Before he traveled from the South to the North, Barlow once worked at the local mill and stole a can of nails. Another man was accused of stealing the missing material and was to be arrested but instead chose to end his own life; rather than be