My exposure to the rich and diverse marine life throughout my childhood and early adolescence, gained by travelling to various tropical destinations, has been the instigator for my interest in the marine environments; as a result I have been infatuated with the complex ecosystem that is the world's oceans. The idea of the undiscovered regions of the ocean holds particular interest, as they could hold various new species and ecosystems that may offer new information with regards to aquatic evolution and sustainability. Moreover, Phytoplankton is of fascination, in the way they use geothermal energy in chemosynthesis. The ocean intrigues me from a purely academic standpoint, as very little is known about the oceans, and in terms of discovery, …show more content…
Since then, when abroad, I have participated in documenting the biodiversity of aquatic environments be means of scuba-diving and snorkelling. Books have instigated a keen interest in the ecosystem and its conservation from both an academic and superficial perspective, be it Top Predators of the Ocean or Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems: Biological-Physical Interactions in the oceans. Travelling to different seas has given me insight into the aquatic world, thus I am familiar with organisms from The Mediterranean to The Red Sea. 'A' level study has expanded and shaped my knowledge, whilst providing me with skills to take my studies forward. My ability to analyze, be organized and work in a team has been greatly enhanced by the practical challenges of biology, whilst, the theoretical side has developed my independence, confidence to research independently and manage time effectively. These skills have been further underpinned by my studies in Art , where I have proved myself perceptive, dexterous, whilst also being resilient to criticism and able to review and refine, ultimately resulting in bettering my knowledge and
ES.10 The student will investigate and understand that oceans are complex, interactive physical, chemical, and biological systems and are subject to long- and short-term variations. Key concepts include:
...uring the age of discovery, it is that environments and ecosystems are fragile and can be easily altered with devastating results. Therefore, as humans continue to discover exciting new worlds, either in the darkest depths of the ocean or on the surface of a strange new planet, it is important that we as humans consider the ecological impacts that may result from those discoveries.
With more primitive ocean species occurring more in our oceans many problems are posed by them. One thing is that they interfere more and more with the cycle that our oceans go through the animal’s way of life is changing. For example the Australian algae has definitely disrupted ecosyst...
Princeton University Press. “The Extreme Life of the Sea.” princeton.edu. Princeton University Press. 11 Feb. 2014 Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
Sharks are the apex predators of the ocean, meaning they regulate the marine food web. The ocean (there is only one, not 7) covers between 70 – 75% of the earth’s surface and houses 80 – 90% of all life on earth, yet sharks role in maintaining the ocean is often overlooked. The main reas...
My strength as a writer is the analyzing skill that I have learned from my previous
A big change that has occurred in the oceans all over the world is the Coral Reefs are dying and are predicted to be dead by the end of the century due to the rising acidity of the oceans caused by many different threats to marine ecosystems. Coral reefs cover less than 0.2% of our oceans but they contain 25% of the world’s marine fish species according to Endangered: Biodiversity on the brink, 2010: pg.45). If this is the case that means by the time the end of the century comes around we will have lost close to 25% of the worlds marine ecosystems.
Aquariums are a great place to learn about the ocean and its habitats. From the bottom of the food webs to the preservations of the environments within, aquariums give people of all ages a hands-on experience and first-look at the mysteries of the ocean. Both the coral reef and the deep sea, though not well known among the general public, is presented in a way that sparks interest, showing the biodiversity in the waters below.
[9] Deep sea and extreme shallow water habitats: affinities and adaptions by Franz Uiblein, Jorg Ott and Michael Stacowitsh 1996
Marine biology is the study of marine life in salt water ecosystems. It can also be described as observing how marine species interact with one another. Certain species of underwater plants can affect the environment in which they are put in. Some branches of marine biology study the affects of said plants. There are many branches of marine biology. Many people tend to study dolphins or sharks, since those are the most known marine animal. Only 30% of the world's oceans have been explored. This means that by being a marine biologists, I can have the chance to explore parts of the world that have never been seen before. Not many people are willing to go through the dark places of the oceans. This is what I want to do, because I would be the first one to see what is hidden behind the veil of darkness.
Deep sea is the largest ecosystem on Earth and it exhibited a large diversity of life forms that appeared to be bizarre and curious to both general and scientific communities. The sediment samples obtained from deep seas were usually containing fecal pellets (released by animals lived in photic zone of ocean), foraminiferan tests, as well as organic matters.
Pomeroy, L.R. 1988. Building bridges across sub- disciplines in marine ecology. Scientia Marina 69(suppl. 1):5–12.
These capabilities that I have are ones I was able to develop on over the course of this semester. Now that I can recognize my skills, I can focus on how to improve these skills even more. Even though I’m good at poetry, description, and narration I can still build and improve these
Oceans are such so vast that people underestimate the impact their actions —seeming so insignificant— have on them. Humans have by and large taken the oceans for granted; not considering how important a healthy ocean is to our survival. A popular mind-set is that the oceans are a bottomless supply of fish, natural resources, and an infinite waste dump. There are myriad reasons why the oceans should be saved and the most obvious one is marine life. With 71% of the Earth being covered by water, it is obvious that sea creatures are predominant form of life, making up 80% of the species of life on Earth. However, as important as marine life is, that is not the only reason why saving the oceans is crucial. The ocean floor provides natural resources such as, oil, natural gas, petroleum, minerals, medications, and ingredients for foods and products. The economic benefits of the oceans are huge and significant, as well. Fishing and fish products have provided employment to 38 million people and have generated about $124 billion in economic benefits. However, oceans are on the verge of crisis, marine life, natural resources, transportation, the economy, and important ingredients are at risk due to overfishing, pollution, and acidification. Thus, in this essay I will argue that, oceans are not impervious to human activity and threatening the health of the ocean threatens the health of humanity, since oceans key to our survival.
Literature Review Recovery of Marine Animal Populations and Ecosystems: Lotze, Coll, Magera, Ward, Airoldi In a research article by Lotze, Coll, Magera, Ward and Airoldi (2011) they examine the positive side of how ecosystems in the ocean can recover even though they are faced with many different types of struggles every day. The authors ask the main question: How common is recovery among depleted populations and degraded ecosystems in the ocean? It is hypothesized that over the years, ecosystems are going to recover and essentially in the future, increase. The results in this study supported the hypothesis of the research on recovery for certain ecosystems and stated that 10-50% of ecosystems actually show some rate of progression (Lotze, 2011).