Marine Biology-Personal Narrative

When ever you go to the beach, do you ever think about what can happen to an animal and the water when you leave a wrapper in the sand or a plastic bottle in the water? If you think about it, even a small piece of plastic can harm a fish. The fish could mistake it for food. This could potentially kill the fish. There are other things that people d that pollutes the ocean. An oil spill from a boat can get fish sick (Doc.2). Also, solid waste, plastics, glass, and foam (OI). Marine life can get trapped in any of these items (OI). There are many things we can do to prevent this, like, reducing plastic waste in stream, improve solid waste management, and increase, capture, and reuse (Doc.1). These are just a few of the many things we could do to

When I was a kid, people would always tell me, Will, you’re going to be famous, that one day; I’d turn on the T.V and know that I made it. That I’m going to be watching the Oscars and when I look a little closer, squint a little harder, I’d be able to spot myself and say “Hey that’s me, look I made it.” You see, ever since the moment of our conception, our parents had a dream of what they wanted us to be, when we were born, we were told we were meant to change the world, grow up, to be superheroes and princesses, nothing short of perfection. But then when I was aged five, I was asked, personally, what did I want to be? I wanted to be a man, free, past the point of being told when to go to bed or eat my broccoli.

Three years later she decided to return to her hometown and visit her family in Bakersfield, Oregon. The employees of Seaworld finally caught up to Oceania at Bakersfield only to discover that she had no fins. Along with the fact that there was no water source anywhere nearby. Confused they decided to ask the girl that the signal was coming from and were surprised to find out that it was the mermaid that they had captured.

At the end of the day Reef got into Franks truck and head off to the rehab center to say goodbye to Leeza. Leeza hadn’t been the first one Reef had to say goodbye to, Alex left the home to go be with his parents, Scar off to university with the scholar ship she received after graduating high school, Reef had been proud of Scar, she was smarter than the others and proved it,

I first encountered the ocean in 1958; I was ten. Being a map enthusiast, I knew exactly where Florida was, and I was excited to swim in the salty Atlantic Ocean. Born and raised next to frigid Lake Michigan I understood a large body of water as well as a sandy beach, but no book or encyclopedia prepared me for understanding the flavor or immensity of an ocean and its adjoining shore. Arriving at the beach I raced across the hot pure white sand to keep my feet from burning, stopping in wonder when I saw ocean waves gently caressing a seashore that seemed to go on and on forever. I knew I was somewhere special.

My learning does not cease when the school bell rings at 1:43 PM. Instead, I venture toward the aquaculture lab in my school, full of developing fish. I am proud to bexx one of the five members of the Ocean Science Bowel Team, which challenges our minds and satisfies our never-ending thirst for knowledge. The study habits, knowledge, and mindset I have gained from the OSBT will guide me throughout my life. Some would assert preparing for the annual OSBT competition involves the simple memorization of useless facts. To me, the information supplements my learning during the school day, and forms the foundation in my mind for higher-order thinking. Our primary goal in the OSBT is to learn rather than win. OSBT imparted in me new ideas and a deep

At times, marine biologists work in offices when researching or work in laboratories when performing experiments. In addition, they must spend time outdoors, possibly on boats in the oceans, in order to collect samples and make observations on animals in their natural habitat (“Occupational Outlook”). Marine biologists must actively utilize various skills in their work environment. These skills include active listening, scientific analysis and strategies, science, writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking (“Zoologists”). One of the most important skills that marine biologists use is collaboration. In order to solve problems in investigate complex situations, they work on research teams with scientists in other fields, such as environmental scientists and hydrologists (“Occupational

It was a bright day in Key Largo when I first arrived in Ocean Reef during the summer. Seeing the beige guard gate with green palm trees surrounding it at the entrance of this prestigious club reminded me of all the good times I have had there. My mom swiped our membership card and speeded off into the club with excitement. The car, speeding, turning, and almost crashing had made it to the golf cart rental station in one piece, where we rented a cart. This cart was freedom. Finally, I could embark on my journey and meet up with friends I had not seen in what felt like months. My cart made it to the “Raw Bar,” a restaurant known to all the club members at Ocean Reef. Before I got off my cart, I could already smell the fresh and salty tuna sashimi

I am known to be extremely clumsy. With that, it’s expected that I often end up in awkward situations. In the past I have called numerous teachers “Mom,” fallen down while walking up stairs, almost fallen off a cliff; and it can be assured there were many more instances where my embarrassing clumsiness had led me into awkward, sometimes life threatening, situations. One moment that stands out in particular takes place in every marine animal welfare activists’ “favorite” place, Sea World.

Throughout the years, marine mammal bycatch has continued to be a growing concern due to a steady increase in mammal mortality rates. Mike Gaworecki mentions in his article that during this past month the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration initiated a rule limiting seafood imports from different countries that do not meet the United States new bycatch standards. Bycatch is a term that means catching unwanted species when intending to fish for a different type of species. On a daily basis multiple dolphins, whales, and other unwanted animals are being captured because of inappropriate or ill-suited forms of netting and traps. By implementing this rule the United States government hopes to prevent and reduce future cases of inappropriate capture. NOAA claims that they feel this is necessary because they want to enforce more restrictions on fishery related marine mammal deaths, while influencing other countries to improve on their fishing methods.

The dream of having majored in marine biology is one thing, but to get to have a marine biology degree is a fifth grader’s dream come true. The environment is heading in a rough direction. For example, ocean acidification is already a problem. The decrease in pH of our ocean acidity is causing coral reefs to die out—which houses thousands of organisms’ homes and food sources. Due to the contaminants, we release into the natural environment, we are slowly losing ecosystems every day. Therefore, I want to be the researcher to help save the oceanic life from these horrible conditions. Also, the career of marine biology can take a person anywhere, from the coasts of the Bahamas all the way to the depths of the Arctic Ocean. This provides the advantage

Although there can be certain cons to pursuing marine biology as a profession, there are an abundant amount of pros to living this life. In addition to learning about marine creatures, marine biologists also help develop medicines and find different cures for sicknesses ("What is Marine Biology?”). Marine biologists get to see amazing aquatic places and animals that are very astounding and beautiful. I have wanted to be a marine biologist since I was five years old I never saw myself being anything other then that. After reading five articles and writing this essay, I cannot wait to go to college and become a marine biologist. The ocean takes up 96.5% of the surface of the earth. There are numerous amounts of mysteries that make up the deep-sea and without the help of marine biologists they would all be

Marine Science is my passion. I need a solid education to be successful in this field. I’ve chosen Western Washington University because of its location on the sound as well as for their Marine Science program. I’ve been invited to apply for the Distinguish Scholars program in Marine Science and also the Leadership Scholars program. I will apply to both.

Wading through the water with my own school of flying fish felt good. Safe and sound while filling up on plankton. That was, until I spotted something shiny. Swimming away from my group, I made my way to the light reflecting source, only to find that it was a metal something. Maybe debri from a ship, I don’t know.

Marine biologist play a key role in understanding climate change and identifying sustainable and profitable ways humans can use the sea and its resources. Marine biologist understand marine organisms needs in their habitats, ultimately helping protect species and reduce human threats. As experts in understanding marine habitats, marine biologist often form essential parts of relief teams. They respond to oil spills and chemical leaks, helping other scientist restore normalcy to local habitats. Sometimes, marine biologists influence other spheres, such as economics and law. They might analyze the effect of sonar on whales and seals, for instance, recommending best practices for reducing harm on those sensitive populations. Marine biologists understand how the ocean supports basic needs, and in turn relay that information to lawmakers, who establish protocols regarding human use of ocean waters and marine organisms. Marine biologist help develop ocean technology too, improving waste elimination, energy sourcing and extraction of key sources. A brief review of components of the marine environment, world food resources, climate control, air and water quality, transportation, and the ecosystem balance are important features that are studied by marine biology. So, understanding why marine biology is important is foundational to integrating a balanced approach toward management of the sea and proper stewardship of organisms,