effect that is of concern because of ongoing emissions of greenhouse gases that have the potential to warm the planets climate to levels that have never been experienced in the history of human civilization. Such climate changes are a major issue to environmental concern in the concepts of the potentially dangerous effects it will have on the ecosystems, environments and human survival. Climate Change is becoming an even bigger threat as the years go by, yet only in the few years has Global warming
While the origins of our planet stretch back some 4.6 billion years, the existence of modern man can be correlated to a single minute in the entire span of our geological calendar. Mankind has progressed from the primitive innovations of building fire and wielding stone-age tools to the achievements of industrialization and globalization. In our increasing world of interconnectivity, population explosion, and technological and scientific discoveries, how do we manage the accompanying challenges that
secreted by miniscule coral polyps, and are one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Home to about 25 percent of ocean life, coral reefs are additionally crucial because they protect coastlines from damaging situations such as tropical storms and wave action. Today, more than 20 species of coral reefs are endangered due to pollution, ocean acidification, and rising ocean temperatures (Lee, J. J. 2014). Florida is home to the Great Florida Reef, the third largest coral barrier reef system in
Imagine that out of the infinite stars and planets in the vast universe, only one solitary planet can sustain life. Heavily disputed arguments have arisen about whether humans are the sole intelligent beings in the universe. Scientists continuously search for the answer, but the search has not as yet yielded positive results. Billions of dollars have been spent in research, causing controversy about whether scientists should invest in the hunt for extraterrestrial beings. Due to inadequate technology
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
calcium carbonate secretions, are some of the richest interdependent ecosystems on Earth. According to Wikipedia, coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of Earth’s ocean surface, yet they provide a home for 25% of all marine species. Often referred to as the “rainforests of the ocean,” coral reefs are home to thousands upon thousands of species of plants and animals (“Coral Reef”). Not only are they an important part of ocean environments, but coral reefs are also extremely important and beneficial to humans;
conditions on Earth The conditions on early Earth, when dated back to 4 billion years, are very different now. Keeping in view the “Big Bang Theory” the conditions were very extreme in the terms of temperature. Consequently, the earth was extremely hot, causing the evaporation of liquid into the atmosphere. Gradually, as the earth cooled, the water vapors in the atmosphere condensed and fell as rain. They did not boil away but remained in pools that eventually converted into lakes and oceans. In addition
Water is the most abundant, most accessible and one of the most studied chemical compounds. The fact that it is located throughout the planet, its crucial importance to man 's survival and its ability to exist in solid, liquid and vapour phases and transform between them readily has made this liquid uppermost in the thinking of man throughout time (Gelder., 2012). The name water typically refers to the liquid state of the compound. The solid phase is known as ice and gas phase is called steam. Water’s
population started to increase. Today there are more 7 billion people alive. The increasing population is putting a lot of pressure of our planet, with industrialization still rapidly increasing our skies and waters are becoming more and more polluted and the natural resources becoming exhausted. Planetary boundaries have been identified and if these are crossed the earth will move out of this stable Holocene period, and into what is known as the Anthropocene. Still today inequality of income and power
altering the ecological food chain. Due to the loss of a herbivorous keystone species, coral reefs die and eventually, the food web will collapse. Humans overfishing and destructive fishing methods are turning vibrant, productive ecosystems into desolate ocean floor. Human Activity - Its Impact on the Environment Coral reefs offer a multitude of environmental services, which include: coastal protection, a breeding ground for the ocean's fish and biological support for aquatic plants (Moberd & Folke, 1999)