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…
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 What are zoonoses? A zoonosis is an infectious disease naturally transmissible between animals and…
Coral reefs are home to one of the planet’s most unique and productive ecosystems and are known to contain one…
“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…
Lichens do not attract much attention. Though often encountered daily, on rocky shores, walls and trees for example, they are…
Saltmarshes are areas of land which are regularly submerged in sea water. They found in sheltered bays and estuaries and…
Throughout the world’s oceans fish catches are declining, vast numbers of marine animal populations have been wiped out, while habitats…
Figure 3 Showing heuristic model of socioeconomic conditions and compliance
As consumers, we are very dependent on the ocean and the rich resources it has to offer. But these resources…
It is a depressing thought that the oceans are facing such a devastating future. The race is on to…