The Marine Ecosystem and its Life Matters Too!! About 70% of the earth is water and 96.5 of that water is said to be in the ocean [Climate Change, Para 1]. On earth there are many different ecosystems and each contains its own flora and fauna. Among the many ecosystems there is the aquatic ecosystem which includes: wetlands, rivers, lakes, estuaries and the ocean. The Ocean Biome also known as the Marine Biome, is one of the most unique ecosystems ever, because of the variety of life in the different
Our ecosystem is in danger. Fish, corals, octopuses, turtles, and even whales are dying. One may ask why: humans. Humans are wiping out multiple ecosystems on a daily basis. If this atrocious rate of marine life genocide continues, the human race probably won’t be able to have fish on their dinner plates in approximately a hundred years. The water is murky, and life is fading away. Several factors act as a cause for this catastrophe. For example, the annihilation of marine organisms is kindled by
one large marine ecosystem. Florida is one big sand peninsula located below the 40th longitudinal North American line. Three bodies of salt water (Gulf of Mexico, Strait of Florida and Atlantic Ocean) surround three out of four directions of Florida. Man-made canals, natural lakes, rivers and estuaries are confined within the State of Florida’s physical boundaries. All of these form an interlocking system of waterways that impact the interconnected marine environment (marine ecosystem). All of
Coral Bleaching: Potential Mechanisms and Observed Adaptations Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems. Driving this diversity are cnidarian corals which are obligate mutualistic symbioses between coral animals and dinoflagellate algae of the genus symbiodinium. These algae are commonly called zooxanthellae. This symbiosis between heterotrophic hosts and photosynthetic symbionts allows coral to thrive in nutrient poor seas and deposit calcium carbonate to build reefs
Irrespective of their size, viruses have been found to have a significant influence on many ecological processes and biogeochemical cycles in marine ecosystems(2, 4). Studies suggest that viruses contribute to nutrient recycling through the infection and lysis of marine microorganisms, which in turn controls the composition and diversity of microbial communities in marine environments(1, 5). Genes involved in photosynthesis have also been found in viral genomes, leading researchers to believe that proteins
Non- governmental marine based organizations aim to improve, protect and conserve the planet’s marine life and ecosystems. Two of these notable organizations are Oceana and the Ocean Conservancy. Both of these groups operate worldwide and solely base their work and focus on oceans and aquatic ecosystems. They also share one main objective out of many, to protect and improve marine biodiversity. Even though Oceana and the Ocean Research and Conservation Association share some similar aspects, they
An ecosystem consists of a community of living organisms and their interaction with the other organisms and the environment. In an ecosystem all the living organisms are constantly interacting with each other and the non-living components (water, soil, air) of the environment. In an ecosystem, all the organisms either directly or indirectly depends on one another. This dependance keeps the ecological balance of the environment. COMPONENTS OF ECOSYSTEM: An ecosystem had two basic components: • Abiotic
The age of the invasives: The anthropogenic effects leading to the increased spread of tropical marine invasive species in 2050 and beyond Introduction All discussions regarding the phenomenon of invasive species will inherently result in the consensus that they are an unwanted or an even evil entity. Ever since the age of exploration humans have been primary dispersers of these so called “exotic” species (Mooney and Cleland 2001). Famous examples include the release of cane toads in Australia
The aquatic ecosystem is a major part of every day life including human life. The abiotic and biotic conditions affect aquatic as well as human life; and it can allow it to flourish or have a substantial negative impact. The abiotic factors of the aquatic ecosystem are light, oxygen, soil and temperature. The abiotic factors determine whether it cause damages or thrives the aquatic ecosystem. Every species has a tolerance range that influences its health, speed of growth and reproduction system
Ecosystem Services are the naturally occurring systems which service nature and provide important effects critical to human life. While ecosystem services are natural occurrences, humankind, with the aid of technology, time, and vast amounts of funding are capable of artificially reproducing some of the ecosystem services. Making attempts to conserve and protect natural occurring ecosystems and the services which they provide should be our goal rather than allow them to diminish and spend resources
Ecosystem The more one observes the world, the more one will realize that everything in this world is connected somehow. Everything and every one in this world, is part of one or more systems. An ecosystem is a complex set of relationships between living and non-living organism and their physical environment. Ecosystems vary in sizes and the living and non-living organisms that make them up. Ecosystems contain biotic factors such as plants, animals, and other organisms and also abiotic factors,
Ecology is a branch of biology, which studies the environmental interactions of the environment and with the organisms and plants, which are living in it. The purpose of ecology is to educate how an ecosystem, in a certain area works, which animals, plants, insects and humans are present and how they influence each other (Anonymous, 2017). I have chosen the Florida Keys, my favorite place to be, to describe ecology. The Florida Keys are an archipelago, a string of islands, which together amount
Every environment consists of different populations and ecosystems, two subjects that are studied heavily by some scientists. By definition, a population is a group of organisms of the same species living and interacting in a particular area (Pg. 451 Biology for a Changing World). On the other hand, an ecosystem is defined as the living and nonliving components of an environment, including the communities of organisms present and the physical and chemical environment with which they interact (Pg
for resale”. Burdick describes both how an invasive species is introduced into an ecosystem, and the impact the have on other species upon their arrival.
An ecosystem is an intricate set of relationships between the living resources, habitats, and residents living in an area. It is the biological community of countless interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes plants, animals, macro and microorganisms, sea life, water, birds and people. There are three main types of ecosystems on planet Earth. These are the freshwater ecosystems, terrestrial ecosystems and ocean ecosystems (Northern Research Station, 2014). The Rocky Shore
Ecosystems can be defined as a complex biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment (Google, 2018). Eutrophication is a process by which water gains high concentrations of nutrients. Typically, the nutrients consist mainly of phosphate and nitrate which tend to promote large quantities of algae growth. The death and decomposition of algae, organic matter and other decomposing organisms deprive the water of oxygen, thus causing significant death of marine life like
alleged success for humans may in fact have unforeseen consequences, due to the complex relationship that humans and ecosystems possess. In 2005 the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) published a set of prominent reports, which indicated just how reliant humans are on natural ecosystems. They also demonstrated how we are destroying the planet’s biodiversity, along with the ecosystems upon which we depend. Over the past two centuries, the human population has become increasingly prosperous; nourishment
general area. An community is a population located in a certain area living among different species. An ecosystem is a larger mass of a population, a community, and abiotic factors. Ecosystems can be aquatic or terrestrial. The earth's aquatic ecosystem makes up about 75% of the earth's surface. This aquatic environment is divided into marine and freshwater environments. The earth's earthly ecosystem is mainly made up of forests and deserts, which make up for 25% of the earth's surface. The role or
Mangrove forests are unique bio diverse wetlands and incredibly productive ecosystems that line the coasts of subtropical and tropical coastlines around the world. Mangroves support essential functions benefitting the natural ecosystems of its surrounding area and are also extremely important resource to human communities as well. These trees are survivor, growing where land and water meet and protect the environment by protecting coastal areas and communities from storm surges, waves, tidal currents
and its pelvic and anal fins, which are used for defense” as described in FACE OFF WITH THE ENEMY: LIONFISH by Special To The Citizen. Which is a neurotoxin that results in intense pain and swelling of one’s body. Fernando Simal, a marine hunter at STINAPA National Marine Park, found out the potency of their venom after his first hunt when being stung by the lionfish he caug... ... middle of paper ... ...ral reefs and the native wildlife is a step alongside taking action to control the populous