Essays on Zooplankton

Endangered Species Research Project – Blue Whale

Physical description Blue Whale “ Balaenoptera Musculus”, is the largest animal inhabiting earth and it can weigh up to 330,000 pounds (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Organization [NOAA] Fisheries). It is an aquatic mammal, with spinal cord, that belongs to the order Mysticeti i.e. it lacks teeth, and posses flexible comb like structure called baleen in the jaws, to filter and feed on small fishes and plankton from water (Osis, Synder, Gross, Haslie and Bradhurst, 7). Blue whales have a streamlined body with horizontal tail fins called flukes, a broad snout or rostrum, and paddle like limbs in front called flippers ( ...

Purpose

The lab attempts to determine the effect of invasive species on the ecosystem and the implications of having invasive species being introduced into the ecosystem.

Introduction

A species can be classified as invasive in an ecosystem if it is not native to the ecosystem in question and it causes harm to the other organisms in it. An invasive species can cause damage in an ecosystem by preying on other species, competing with other native species for food and resources, or keeping other native species from reproducing in the first place. Since invasive species do not face limiting factors in the ...

Whilst the cumulative effects of global warming are as yet uncertain, what is known is that global warming will affect most of the species living on planet Earth, including cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises, and they inhabit most of the world’s oceans and some freshwater rivers and lakes in the equatorial zone. Evidence gathered over the last twenty to thirty years has shown that changes in the cetaceans’ habitat will impact on their range, behavior and sustainability. If the species is to survive, they must adapt to climate change. The following is a discussion of how ...

Intensification of open-ocean oxygen depletion by vertically migrating animals

Oxygen is a very important gas that is needed by all living organisms for the the purpose of respiration. It is, therefore, in the interest of everyone to understand the conservation and the significance of oxygen in an ecosystem (Daniele Bianchi, 2013). The research aimed at studying the dieL vertical (DVM) migration of the zooplankton within the depth ranging from the surface to the mesopelagic levels of the ocean water (Vinogradov, 1968).As a result, the focus was placed on determining the fluctuations in amounts of carbon accompanying the respiration of the marine organisms at varying times. To obtain data on ...

Purpose

The purpose of the lab is to identify the number of Zebra and Quagga Mussel, Phytoplankton, zooplankton, cladora Biomass, Foraging fish and lake trout exist in the environment within a specific given year.

Introduction

It is estimated that the number of animals in the population is continually decreasing over time. In this regard, the environment is used as a lab to try and estimate the amount of specific animals there exist in a population . Animals are sourced from all habitats from the forest to the moorlands and in the lakes. This enables the researcher to make credible conclusions that pertain the distribution of ...

Abstract

Different physical and ecological events along the Gulf of Mexico allows the toxic phytoplankton – red algae to become dominant. The phosphorus-rich nutrient supply encourages phytoplankton succession. The objective of the paper is to study the background of red algae, and why the downstream red tides have only increased over the last couple of decades. The toxic red tides are seen in similar coastal habitats of the western boundary currents China, New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa.

Introduction

The Gulf of Mexico is looked at as a marginal sea as it is linked to the major oceans and the procedures that occur ...

Lab Report:

Abstract The tidal cycle of natural water bodies present challenges for sampling and interpreting physical, chemical and biological data. The Rainbow Channel at Morton Bay was the location for a field work project on sampling characteristics about the biota and about water quality parameters. Rainbow Channel experiences ocean flushing dependent on daily, monthly, seasonal, and annual at regular natural time intervals. Both daytime and night time sampling took place to better understand 24 hourly and daily cycles of nutrient concentrations, salinity, temperature, fluorescence and currents. Primary productivity takes place at different three different depths. The rate of productivity depends ...

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Introduction

In its natural state, Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless and odorless gas. Its significance in preserving life on Earth is demonstrated through Carbon cycle, a process that begins with the use of CO2 by plants for photosynthesis and ends with the release of the same compound into the atmosphere by the dead and decomposed plants and the animals that feed on them. This cycle is continuous and ensures that the supply of Carbon (a vital element of life) is sufficient. This paper, however, focuses on the disastrous effects of excessive CO2, released into the environment.

Overview

CO2, along with a ...

Introduction

Our knowledge of ocean life is limited to big fishes and salty water. However, with new discoveries it is now evident that ocean life is mainly kept in balance by microorganisms. Billions of micro, nano and singular celled organisms called planktons are the primary producers of the marine fish web. Any living being in order to survive needs energy in the form of food and on earth the sole supplier of energy is the Sun. Be it ocean food chain or terrestrial food chain it always start with the sun. In case of terrestrial chains plants and weeds are ...

Abstract

The purpose of our experiment was to visualize the effect of light intensity on oxygen production. In the capacity of a test subject we used algal cultures. For these researches we used the Winkler method of titration. Our experiment results showed that there is an effect of light intensity on oxygen production. Our research has a great significance for agriculture, biochemistry and biophysics.

Introduction

Photosynthesis is the metabolic process by which plants trap solar energy, convert it to chemical energy, and store it in the bonds of organic nutrient molecules, such as glucose. Nearly all types of plants and algae, as well ...