Coral reefs are an essential cornerstone of the marine ecosystem. These reefs are homes to thousands of aquatic species and provide protection to coastlines. There has been a phenomenon occurring over the past two decades known as coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when water becomes...
Introduction Ningaloo is Australia’s largest fringing barrier coral reef, one of longest in the world and the only fringing reef on the western side of a continent. The Ningaloo coast has been named a world heritage site for its marine and terrestrial flora, fauna, natural...
The most biodiverse form of habitat in the oceans is the spectacular reefs made from corals. Their existence enhances the survival of thousands of other living organisms in the oceanic environment. Most of these organisms are used by deities as food. The reef-building corals also...
The article Treadmill Predispositions and Social Responses, by Schnaiberg Gould is related to the article Silent Spill, by Beamish, in that it explains a general overview as to what people are doing to the environment, due to the expansion of production and need for profits...
Introduction In this paper, I will be reviewing Chasing Coral for my introduction to oceanography class taught by Professor Christopher Evans. The documentary follows numerous marine science professionals in their interdisciplinary journey of documenting different species of coral. Chasing Coral was released in the United...
Introduction Jeff Orlowski’s Chasing Coral was an educational documentary about the disappearances of coral reefs and how people must do something now. Throughout the documentary, he is trying to show the audience how this problem needs attention because coral reefs are important to people and...
