Tag: Marine Studies

Ocean Acidification: The Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Buffer Systems
17th Dec 2019
Introduction: Table of Contents Introduction Hypothesis: Materials: Safety Precautions: Method: pH probe calibration: Titration of water samples to obtain titration curves: Titration of water samples: Adding carbo...

Difference Between the Lengths of Bladder Wracks (Fucus Vesiculosus) in the Exposed or Sheltered Middle Shore?
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Is there a statistically significant difference between the lengths of Bladder Wracks (Fucus vesiculosus) in the exposed or sheltered middle shore? Low tide – 1.53m at 17:39 Grid reference – SM 8...

Is Developmental Mode an Important Determinant of Dispersal Distance?
16th Dec 2019
Introduction: Is developmental mode an important determinant of dispersal distance? Marine benthic organisms dispersal ability is widely thought to influence species geographic range (Emlet, 1995), and species wit...

The Role of a Secondary Host the Mussel Mytilus spp. in the Transmission of OsHV-1 µVar
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: The role of a secondary host the mussel Mytilus spp. in the transmission of OsHV-1 µVar ABSTRACT The Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas contributes significantly to global aquaculture, however, C. giga...

A Review of Antibiotics Use in Aquaculture and Coastal Environments in Southeast Asia
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: A review of antibiotics use, resistance and pathogens in aquaculture and coastal environments in Southeast Asia. ABSTRACT: Aquaculture is said to be responsible for approximately a third of total fi...

Effects of Hydrostatic Pressure on the Burst and Collapse Behaviour of Marine Pipelines
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: EFFECTS OF HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE ON THE BURST AND COLLAPSE BEHAVIOUR OF MARINE PIPELINES  ABSTRACT When a pipeline is submerged through different levels of water depth for use in offshore applicati...

Environmental Threats to Coastal Communities
13th Dec 2019
Introduction: Environmental Threats to Coastal Communities in the Coral Triangle: Patterns, Responses, and the Path Forward Abstract This research paper serves to illustrate the detrimental impacts of enviro...

Strombidae Protected Fisheries
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Strombus gigas, A Threatened But Protected Species 65 species of Strombidae are still in existence and the majority of those are found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans (ConchNews...

F Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom Oceans Policy
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction The World’s current approach to ocean policy and sustainable maritime development is based on two main International strategic foundations: UNCLOS and UNCED. Both if integrated the...

Malaysia Maritime Environmental Issues and Its Impact
12th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Seas and oceans traditionally used by us to have all the source of rich, opportunity and abundance. The vast area of it has given us the aspiration either to use...

Bacterial Contaminants and Heavy Metal Accumulating Potentials of Fin-fishes from Humic Freshwater
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstracts  The bacterial contaminants and heavy metal accumulating potentials of fin-fishes (Synodontis obesus and Marcusenius senegalensis) from the humic ecosystem of Eniong River, Akwa Ibom Stat...

Hepatoprotective Effects of Aqueous Extract of Celosia Argentea on Animals with Acetaminophen-induced Liver Damage
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Treatment of liver disease or hepatic damage with conventional forms of treatment using drugs is often associated with toxicity since doses are not standardized, similarly, synthetic drugs are also a...

Movements and Migration of the East Australian Humpback Whale Population
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction  Animals are well known for their ability to migrate (Gauthreaux, 1980). It is a behavioural strategy by which animals enhance resource acquisition while reducing predation risk (Middl...

Effect of Depth in the Abundance and Biomass of the Benthonic Community in the Red Wharf Bay
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: The Effect of Depth in the abundance and biomass of the benthonic community in the Red Wharf Bay 1. INTRODUCTION   In marine ecosystems fishing represents the biggest anthropogenic impact, botto...

Threats to the Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas)
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) Abstract Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas), also known as white whales, are migratory marine mammals that are distributed across Arctic and Subarctic waters ar...

What Is the Impact of Global Warming upon the Marine Coral Ecosystem?
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Virtual Reality, an instrument for conservation: What is the impact of global warming upon the marine coral ecosystem & how to educate the user. Abstract Can virtual reality save our ecosystem? U...

Climate Change: Impacts on the Mediterranean Seagrass Posidonia Oceanica
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Climate change: impacts on the Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica   Introduction Seagrasses are aquatic angiosperms that form coastal underwater meadows responsible for a variety of ecosystem...

How Does the Use of Coastal Management Strategies Differ along the Ventnor Coastline?
9th Dec 2019
Introduction:  How does the use of coastal management strategies differ along the Ventnor coastline? Introduction: Coastal defence, as defined by the Dorset coast forum is (forum, 2010) “A broad term used to ...

Spatial and Temporal Variability in Harbour Porpoise Density: Implications for Conservation in UK Seas
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Spatial and temporal variability in harbour porpoise density: implications for conservation in UK seas “No good fish goes anywhere without a porpoise.” -Lewis Carroll   Abstract Environmental ...

Effect of Cockle Bay Development on Ecological System and Social Economy
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Construction or Destruction? Background information Cockle Bay is one of the bays in Magnetic Island. It lies on the western side of Nobby Head, a headland which juts out at the southernmost end...

Recombinant Mussel Adhesive Proteins (rMAPs)
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Problem Statement and Hypothesis 2.1. Problem Statement 2.2. Hypothesis 3. Objectives 3.1. Project Objectives 3.2. Research Scope 4. Literature Review 4.1...

The 2016 Marine Life Disaster and Civil Society in Vietnam
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: The 2016 Marine Life Disaster and Civil Society in Vietnam Abstract In April 2016, Formosa-Ha Tinh Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of the Taiwanese Formosa Plastics, became the prime suspect for the...

Feeding Regime Has Little Impact on Fatty Acid Composition and Weight Loss of Hybrid Crappie at Low Water Temperatures
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Feeding regime has little impact on fatty acid composition and weight loss of Hybrid Crappie, Pomoxis nigromaculatus x Pomoxis annularis, and Redear Sunfish, Lepomis microlophus, at low (winter) wate...

Effects of Heat Stress on Catfish Industry
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Stress caused by sudden changes in temperature or chronic heat stimuli above normal optimum can disturb cellular homeostasis and lead to severe retardation in growth and development, and even death. ...

Marine Mammal Diversity, Distribution and Abundance in New Zealand
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Marine mammals live and breed in waters all around the globe, the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine mammals play an important role in the ecosystem. Marine mammals are consumers of most...