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The Florida Reef provides many benefits to our world. The coral living in it are part of the phylum Cnidaria which a group of invertebrates. Though it may provide many benefits to us, we provide many dangers to it. Our debris and overfishing can damage the Florida reef along with many other coral reefs. Not only that, due to over excessive tourists and their recklessness, we are endangering the Florida Reef even more. So how can human action improve the ocean ecosystem that is the home to the many

observing a small pod of Killer Whales (Orca) in Ningaloo Marine Park, Exmouth WA. Ningaloo Marine Park is the home to Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest fringing reef. The Ningaloo Marine Park has a UNESCO World Heritage listing. The name Ningaloo is from the West Thalanyji aboriginal language meaning ‘deep water’. Stretching 300kms long and 10 nautical miles from shore, this reef is home to plentiful coral and over 500 species of fish. Regular marine species also include Whale Sharks, Turtles, Dugongs

Imagine being in the ocean, researching an old shipwreck but through what eyes, your own or the eyes of an underwater droid known as a ROV? ROVs being used for underwater exploration has been an issue for quite sometime, it’s important because ROVs are important for underwater research. While others argue that we don’t need ROVs for it. But Rovs are extremely important for underwater research because they can measure a lot of things, they have easy controls, and they’re easily maneuvered. The first

We all probably know what a flamingo is and its color but know nothing else about them right. After reading this paper you should know a whole lot more about flamingos you should know where they live, what they eat, why they are pink, and some predators of the flamingo. Flamingos surprisingly live all around the world some live in the West Indies, some live in northern parts of South America and the lesser flamingos live in Africa. These are some of the foods flamingos eat in these places

Where have all the coral reefs gone? Reef deforestation has been occurring around the globe at an alarming rate and is affecting us more than we think. These beautiful reefs are a diverse marine version of a tropical rainforest and is an ecosystem that homes thousands of species. Coral reefs grow in oceans that are clear and clean and they need the sun for photosynthesis. Unfortunately, this underwater paradise is becoming less and less of an attraction due to the destruction of them. Places such

the death of the Coral. This has been especially noticed on the Great Barrier Reef. Only recently the earth has witnessed severe coral bleaching episodes all around the world. What does stormy weather have to do with our oceans? Scientist are beginning to believe that global warming has inflicted unpredictable weather. Especially in tropical areas the heavier rainfall may result in physical damage to the coral reefs, other coastal ecosystems and coastal communities. How is climate change resulting

Shrimp farming expanded greatly during the 1980s, and now is a multi-billion dollar a year industry (Moss et al., 2006). Although penaeid shrimp naturally inhabit the marine environment, some of them, such as the whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, are able to tolerate exposure to low salinity, and also to survive and grow well in this type of environment (Roy et al., 2010). The culture temperature range for this species is 26–33°C (Wickins and Lee, 2008), and can endure salinities of 0.5 to 45

The Edwards Plateau is located south of the Texas panhandle ranging from the northern great plains all the way to the border with Mexico; additionally, its eastern border is near the center of Texas. The climate in this region consists of sweltering summers with temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit and chilly winters with temperatures ranging to the low 40s. Abrupt and rapid weather swings are also common, temperatures can drop 50 degrees in a day. The Edwards Plateau does not have a wet or dry

The green sea turtle, also known as the Chelonia Midas has been named endangered. The green sea turtle is part of the reptile family. The turtles are usually up to five feet, the Chelonia Midas is around the same size of a six foot man. Their weight can get up to 700 pounds. It has a very large shell that weighs the majority of the turtle's weight. It does not get the name green sea turtle from the color of the shell. The shell is actually a brown or olive color depending on its habitat. The skin

Hawaii’s natural environment is ideal for watersports. Whether you are looking to ride the waves of the Pacific ocean, trek through tree-lined rivers, camp along the coastline or fish the reefs, there is a place for you! And nothing compares to the joys of exploring nature with a kayak or stand up paddle board. Go Bananas Watersports in Honolulu, HI is your source for kayak and stand up paddle board sales, rentals and accessories. Having explored Hawaii’s aquatic landscape for over 20 years,