Kelp Forests and Keystone Species
The macroalgae commonly known as “kelp” is a brown macroalgae belonging to the order Laminariales. Kelp often dominates subtidal zones…
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The Importance of Mangrove Conservation and its Benefits to the Human Population
Mangrove conservation is something that is unheard of to many and the benefits of it are understand by even less.…
Blue ringed octopus
The blue ringed octopus though incredibly small are the most deadly of the cephalopods due to their highly toxic venom.…
The Mimic Octopus
Like many cephalopods, the mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) has the ability to change the colour of its skin. However this…
Seahorses Under Siege
There is currently an estimated 48 different species (S.Lourie, unpub. data) of seahorses, genus hippocampus of the family Syngnathidae, although…
Overview of Mercury Contamination in Seafood and its Effects on Man.
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal within the environment. Most of it has been expelled by volcanoes during almost 4…
Tides of Planet Earth
As we know, planet earth’s surface is mostly covered in water, about 70% of it. The oceans have a tidal…
The Transfer of Disease by Zoonoses
The Transfer of Disease by Zoonoses What are zoonoses? A zoonosis is an infectious disease naturally transmissible between animals and…
Coral Reef Gardening and Restoration
Coral reefs are home to one of the planet’s most unique and productive ecosystems and are known to contain one…
The Cascade Effect
“An ecological cascade effect is a series of secondary extinctions that is triggered by the primary extinction of a key species in an ecosystem”. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade_effect_(ecology)) Recently, the…