In the past age, there were many explorations into the deep sea. Scientists originally descended in order to find the kraken and the giant squid. In the modern era, scientists travel to the deep to discover slightly smaller creatures. Microbial organisms are the most abundant life form on Earth. Scientists drill for microbes on the ocean floor where ancient remains still exist. Other scientists no longer look for life, their interest is in minerals that can produce pharmaceutical drugs. In fact, many drugs have been discovered this way.
James Cameron, a well known film director with interests in deep sea exploration recently launched and piloted a deep sea probe called DEEPSEA CHALLENGE. This mission of this voyage was to reach to bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, 6.85 miles below the surface. At this depth the pressure of the water column was over 1000 times greater than the pressure at sea level (McMahon, 2014). To withstand the pressure, Cameron built the walls of the vehicle 2.5 inches thick. Cameron completed the dive on March 26th 2012 at a record depth of 35,756 feet. Although the dive was successful, there was little to no life at the bottom of the trench. Instead most life was restricted to 0- 15,000 feet (the deepest living fish ever recorded was at a depth of 25,000 feet). Cameron’s dive, however spectacular it may be, did not further the search for life in the deep places of the world (Cameron, 2013).
Most life beneath 15,000 feet is all microbial life and that’s exactly what researchers are looking for in the desert plains of the pacific. The plains are in a tranquil state, meaning that the sea floor dust rarely is disturbed. This allows scientists to study current life on the floor as well as...
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...g able to reach the star, let alone study the immensely hot mass, is very slim. It is commonly understood that more is known about outer space than about the oceans. The question is not about accessibility. A manned space mission costs billions of dollars and countless hours of manpower. Currently it is more dangerous to travel to space than it is to journey toward the bottom of the sea. Scientists have the means and the capabilities today to journey to every square inch of the oceans. The question is whether or not there is the will within the scientific community to further explore the vast oceans. But there is hope, James Cameron and other private investors are once again seeing the benefit of sea exploration. From medical knowledge to knowledge about other planets, the high seas (and indeed the low seas) have unknown stores of benefits waiting to be tapped into.
Archaeology is a continuously evolving field where there is a constant stream of new branches and excavation methods. Due to the influx of new technologies and innovations in recent decades, archaeologists have been able to excavate previously inaccessible areas. For example, new diving equipment and tools such as proton magnetometers, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, and miniature submarines have allowed archaeologists to dive into the deep depths of the ocean. As a result, the branch of underwater archaeology was created to search for shipwrecks and other artifacts on the ocean floor. Underwater archaeology’s role has increased in recent years as it allows archaeologists to more accurately interpret the past by supplementing information gained through traditional land excavations.
How would one know if there is life outside human life? Science makes that possible. Society would not know any type of information related to science, if there was no one investigating it. Thus, without the continuous advancements individuals produce, this information would still remain unknown. Physicists, microbiologists, scientists, biochemists, biologist and any other scientific-related career dedicate to further the growth in the scientific field. Endless effort is being implemented to give society the most efficient technology and up-date scientific findings.
In “Chapter 6 – The Sea Around Us” of Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, the author reveals the fact that the ocean is acidifying due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. In this chapter, Kolbert notes that there was a lack of biodiversity near the vents at Castello Aragonese in order to present the oceans’ future possibility. One of the types of sea creatures that ocean acidification would devastate are the calcifiers, which are organisms that create shells or skeletons made of calcium carbonate (Kolbert 117-122). Credible sources of information, such as the EPA and the Smithsonian Institution, agree that ocean acidification poses a serious threat to marine calcifiers,
For 50 years SeaWorld has entertained park guests with numerous stunts involving the majestic sea creature, the orca, also referred to as the killer whale, and their human trainers. What the on-lookers don’t see at these shows is what goes on behind the scenes: how the whales got there in the first place, and the conditions in which they are housed.
Robert Fulton invented the first submersible submarine. This new invention put Fulton’s steamboat ideas on hold. The submarine was for the fast growing British Navy. The British Navy needed an underwater device that could swim under enemy ships and set off explosives. Fulton was American and this invention would make him a celebrity back in the states. Fulton was the head of a 5-10 man team who was inventing this new machine. Fultons main partner was a man named Robert Livingston. Livingston obtained a license for these new machine. This put lots of pressure on Fulton to make sure the sub works. After a couple of tests the mission was completed without any big mistakes. The new Submarine could submerge for 5 hours carrying two men. It was also
Review: The opportunity and endeavor of exploring the Earth’s oceans can reap great rewards for mankind and unravel many of the mysteries that the Earth has left to discover.
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About 80 percent of the Earth is covered in water. With the majority of life on this planet residing in the liquid we like to call the essence of life, we as humans represent a minority on this planet. Much of the underwater world remains a mystery to us, with the giant squid being one of the greatest mysteries of them all. How close are we to actually solving the mystery of this deep water giant?
Marianas Trench is not only the deepest known spot in the ocean; it is also a Vancouver-based rock band. The band consists of guitarist Matt Webb, bassist Mike Ayley, drummer Ian Casselman, and lead singer Josh Ramsay. Marianas Trench has had major success in Canada and is now moving towards the United States of America (USA).
first of all, in an article called, “Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap” by Philippe Cousteau it explains two going down to the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, but this is largely forgotten today. In this article it also explains how unbelievable it is that people are focusing on space travel but we don’t know
Have you ever looked up in the sky and wondered if there is life elsewhere in the universe? Have you ever looked at a photograph of Mars and wondered if there really was ever life on it? People have a wide variety of opinions regarding these questions and with good reason. As far back as the broadcast of H. G. Well's novel, "The War of the Worlds", the world has been fascinated with the possibilities of what Mars may hold. Over time, the majority of people have come to realize that there is no way that life can currently be on Mars. Those who are uncertain think there may be microscopic bacteria underground.
Eight years later, Jacques Cousteau made his first underwater film, “10 Fathoms Down.” Incredibly, the movie was shot entirely with breath-hold diving. Naturally, this greatly limited the scope of the project. Because of his desire to explore the depths with more ease and for longer periods of time, Cousteau and Emile Gagnan developed the Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, or scuba, as it is commonly known (Cousteau Society). This invention revolutionized sea research and exploration, and opened up a world of possibilities in the realm of underwater filming/photography that Cousteau would come to master.
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We have all been underwater at some point in life whether it was in a pool, lake, or in the ocean, but that was probably for a short amount of time. With Scuba Diving, you get the opportunity to be underwater for more than 10 minutes at a time without having to worry about things on the surface. With Scuba Diving already having been banned temporarily a while ago in Crater Lake because of concern about the environmental impacts of invasive species to the marine ecosystems, some people think that Scuba Diving could become banned in more places, if nothing is done to combat the problem. Today, I will discuss Scuba Diving and its effect on the environment along with how to make it safer for the environment. During this past year, I learned to scuba dive and was certified for Scuba Diving at Neptune Dive and Ski. Today, I will discuss the effect of Scuba Diving on the environment through my research, product, and learning stretch. The first task that I was faced with was gathering information about Scuba Diving and researching the problem and the multiple ways to resolve the problem that it has on the environment. I researched the problem and ways to resolve the problem that Scuba Diving has on the environment, with my thesis focusing on how Scuba Diving although damaging to marine life and plants, could with the proper training be one of the best helpers of the present and for the future of the ocean life. Scuba Divers go into some of the nicest bodies of water in the world with the intent to observe and interact with the environment that is beneath the water. However, some Scuba Divers lack the proper training and knowledge necessary to dive in the water safely and carefully. Scuba Diving is meant for recreational use and for educat...