The ocean itself is vast and abundant of organisms and products that people do not even know exist yet. Around seventy percent of the world is the ocean and on top of that ninety five percent of the ocean has yet to have human eyes set upon it. What people do know is that the ocean is an “underwater tourist heaven” containing huge volcanos that are 2 times as large as the ones surfaced as well as trenches that are about twenty five percent larger than Mount Everest! This alone demonstrates that people of this world do not know enough about the ocean and exploring more in depth will open the door to new discoveries and opportunities. The ocean is home to many as well, but houses a multitude of materials, compounds, and knowledge that can benefit …show more content…
humans and the rest of the world by tenfold for the years to come. The carrying on of ocean exploration will be beneficial due to continual advancements in technology that will lead to new discoveries. To start off, the ocean is an immense place to find new discoveries that can lead to new advancements in innovations. The floor of the ocean is one of the many places in the ocean that contribute to the findings of new discoveries than can lead to advancements in new innovations. For Instance, “Scientists have discovered methane gas bubbling from the seafloor in an unexpected place: off the East Coast of the United States where the continental shelf meets the deeper Atlantic Ocean.” (Foundation) the quote expresses to the public that scientists have discovered methane gas in a place where people did not think of anything of that nature to be. Methane gas is a main ingredient to create the gas people use in their vehicles in everyday life. Discovering the bubbles was a great find because of one the gas had been leaking for over 1000 years (Foundation) which completely changed the ocean environment around that area. Life around that area is very rough, very hard to survive in, and whatever type of homes that marine life had built were all probably demolished due to all the chemicals mixing with the environment. Now with this discovery, scientists now can brainstorm ways to fill the seep and restore life back to the area as well as possibly even laying down blueprints to a new invention that not only could help clean up the catastrophe made from the methane. Foundation also states, “But methane is a potent, if relatively short-lived, greenhouse gas, so the discovery should aid the study of an issue of concern to climate scientists” (Foundation), which shows that not only can this discovery lead to new innovations to help solve the problem addressed, but also a whole new problem in a different area just from this one discovery! Furthermore, species called tilefish have been discovered to be burrowing and shaping the seafloor (Sullivan). This is a huge discovery due to the fact that just one species could shape the sea floor. For instance this quote, “surprising extent to which one species of fish has altered the sea floor… (Sullivan), shows that even scientists are shocked at the fact that a fish could do such a thing. This discovery could lead to the possibility of new innovations to help fill in the burrows to shape the floor back to the way it was and possibly later use the technology invented in other things as well. Both discoveries in the end are ways that advancements in new innovations from findings can be made. Moreover, submersibles that descend to the bottom of the ocean always bring back new data that can later improve people’s knowledge.
For example, to find the people that said tilefish was shaping the seafloor, the group of 4 men had to take a submersible down to the depths of the ocean (Sullivan). Without the descent of this 4 men submersible team, the group of scientists may never have found out the amazing discovery the team found the tilefish in the first place. Also, submersibles prove data that has been already collected to create something amazing which is a digital map of the seafloor. "Our new map brings out the enormous ecological and geological complexity of the sea floor that before we had no idea about," Professor Muller said ("Digital Map of Sea Floor Reveals Kaleidoscopic Variety") about the data collected from the new map. From the new data collected, scientists and researchers are handed information they never would have had before the mapping. For instance this article states, “The map also reveals how complex ocean basins really are. New organisms introduced like Diatoms which are among the most important aquatic micro-organisms - they produce about a quarter of the oxygen we breathe and make a bigger contribution to fighting global warming than most land-based plants” ("Digital Map of Sea Floor Reveals Kaleidoscopic Variety") information that was gathered due to the new information at hand. The only way for researchers to become even relatively close to finding out this newly introduced technology in the first place was sending down submersibles to see it with their own eyes to clarify and prove it. Adding on, with the assistance of submersibles, Scientists have discovered hydrocarbons at the bottom of the ocean which are building blocks that are essential for life ("Evidence for Undersea Origins of Life."). Through this new data, scientists can concur that the hydrocarbons were generated by a chemical reaction of seawater with mantle rocks which
is like earths conditions back when it was just starting to take its form ("Evidence for Undersea Origins of Life."). Scientists can now discuss ways on how to look at the chemical reactions produced by hydrocarbons and try and replicate that same method but apply it into a different area to produce a new innovative invention that can later lead to a new discovery and advancement in technology that is all possible due to submersibles bringing back new and proved data. In addition to, innovations already created can lead the pathway to newer and upgraded data as well as inventions. AUV’s or Automated Underwater Vehicles are one of the many few innovations already created. The AUV is an unmanned vehicle so it is safer than a submersible and is more efficient, but has its flaws. The ROV or Remote Underwater Vehicle is a one step higher invention created to trump the AUV in all sorts of ways. For one the ROV uses a camera and is still technically controlled by a human like a predator drone while the AUV is purely controlled by computer and coded directions. The ROV is a very good choice when it comes to missions that require high depth dives and going into chemicals that could be harmful to a submersible. For example, in 2008 researchers used an ROV to dive down deep to find hydrothermal vents when instead of running into the vents they ran into a yellow and orange “fluff” ("Intriguing Discoveries"). The scientists had no clue if it was dangerous or not so they used a Nansen bottle which is a bottle used to take samples back into the ROV to be uploaded straight to a computer for it to be accessible to scientists or researchers right away to see what the fluff was and why it was there. They found out it was fed by chemically rich fluids from the sea floor and the later analysis said it was probably explosive seafloor volcanism ("Intriguing Discoveries"). It comes to show how one device (AUV) is made for one certain task and then it led to a pathway to a newer and upgraded version (ROV) that came with more features and is easily accessible to scientists and researchers to gather the data they need. Just comes to show the more ocean exploration people get into, the more technology improves and new advancements in areas that were never thought to be possible become possible. All-in-All, The carrying on of ocean exploration is beneficial due to continual advancements in technology that will lead to new discoveries. Oceans as whole are a tremendous environment that has unlimited opportunities that people have not even explored yet. The new innovations created to explore the ocean will benefit not only scientists and researchers knowledge, but an average person in the real world with the new inventions being released. With the continual advancements in technology and ocean exploration, human’s knowledge of the ocean and even the world will be opened to a whole new atmosphere.
Seaworld is a giant marine life theme park. The greatest attraction to these many theme park would be those killer whales. In fact, these killer whales are the face of the park. As gigant as these mammals are, seaworld is keeping them in some pretty tight quarters. Mr. Jett and Mr.Ventre says “Wild killer whales can swim a hundred miles daily as they socialize, forage, communicate, and breed. In stark contrast, with little horizontal or vertical space in their enclosures, captive orcas swim only limited distances, with most spending many hours surface resting.” The animals don't have the freedom they need. Also when taking the whales out of their natural habit the whales tend to be depressed and not as heath in that situation. They need their freedom in the big ocean blue. Bring them into the small living units, breeding whales in captivity all for the entertainment of humans. At young ages the calves are taken away from their mothers on to a new seaworld park. Mothers of the calves have even been seen denying their offspring.
understanding of how the oceans work. The hope is that as a result, we will
Broward County, Florida hosts the beautiful beaches of the Florida east coast. Seemingly endless miles of sand stretch to offer relaxation and recreation. After mile upon mile of public beach, the town of Sea Ranch Lakes boasts two acres of private beachfront property.
Aquariums are a great place to learn about the ocean and its habitats. From the bottom of the food webs to the preservations of the environments within, aquariums give people of all ages a hands-on experience and first-look at the mysteries of the ocean. Both the coral reef and the deep sea, though not well known among the general public, is presented in a way that sparks interest, showing the biodiversity in the waters below.
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.
Imagine a lush underwater place. Beautiful structures colorful animals and places that would never have been thought of before. In reality that's not what it really looks like, really the ocean is a desolate place that is barren like a desert. Many marine species have been lost by as much as 49%.(seeker) A big part of that reason is because of coral bleaching which causes as stated above a decline in species that depend on the coral as there home. Coral bleaching is a serious problem that could cause problems for everyone if we don’t fix it.
Oceanus was a titan god, known for the being the god of the sea.He is the son of Uranus (god of the sky)and Gaia (goddess of the earth. He married his sister(Tethys).They had six thousand children three thousand boys and three thousand girls..The boys are called the Potamoi.But the girls are called Oceanids .He was the oldest of the twelve amazing titans
Ocean Pollution is a serious issue in today's global politics. The delicate balance of Earth's ecosystem is put in jeopardy when the ocean is not clean. Problem evolving from ocean pollution directly harm marine life and indirectly affect human health and the Earth's many valuable resources. Ocean Pollution is a Broad term that encpompasses any and all foregin matter that directly or indirectly makes its way into the ocean. This includes everything from the extreme: oil spills, Toxic Waste dumping and industrial dumping-- to the small scael: human activities and basic carelessness. Because the oceans and all other water bodies are invariably, somehow connected, and because they account for 3/4 of the Earth's surface, they are an ideal method of transportation for pollution, allowing the rapid spread of seemingly far away toxins into a river near you! It is increasingly important that we educate ourselves as to what, exactly, ocean pollution is, so that we can identify the causes at their source and take action in small and large ways, and hopefully, prevent this terrible form of pollution from getting any worse than it is today.
Trapped inside a giant swimming pool, immensely smaller than any natural surroundings, helpless, with no way of escaping. Captive marine mammals are enslaved to a life of research and show tricks. Aquariums, like Sea World, have been holding sea creatures in captivity for years. Aquariums are meant to hold mammals for show, education and rehabilitation. These animals are typically supposed to be put back in the wild after they have reach health levels to survive in the wild. SeaWorld is a company who has not made any regular repetition to the releasing process. I support deeper research about marine animals but there should be strict limitations and even deeper regulations. If any aquarium
The ocean 's depths have remained a mysterious and an unchartered expanse. ("E-Library"). They have been a huge part of our past from explorations to scientific research. They also are a huge part of our future as scientist discover more into the unmapped areas of the oceans. Yet humans relentlessly destroy it causing our ecosystem to suffer from humans ' selfish ways. The careless acts of humans endanger marine life causing many species to deplete in population. Unknowingly humans are getting the brunt of what they have sowed. The effect of pollution is also affecting human health as well. Statistics show the stunning amounts of trash humans have poured into our oceans and how it affects the marine life as well as humans.
The Earth's surface is roughly 70% covered by the ocean. Little did we know that the ocean is a vital aspect of our lives. The ocean plays a crucial role in maintaining the biogeochemical cycle, and it contributes the most to the aquatic life biodiversity. However, many people aren't aware that their activity on land is also affecting the ocean. The pollution produced from factories and motor vehicles contribute the most to the output of carbon dioxide gas into the air. Over time, this gas will be accumulated in the air and will then be absorbed by the ocean. Recently, environmentalists are raising concerns about Ocean Acidification. Ocean Acidification is a sudden decrease in the pH of the ocean water over an extended time. The decrease in pH is due to the reaction between water and the dissolved carbon dioxide which forms a carbonic acid and hydrogen ions. When at high concentration, this acidic
Humans use the oceans for multiple reasons such as food sources, transportation, and recreation. Oceans are one of those wonderful resources that mother nature has given to us. Unfortunately, humans have recently over the past 100+ years had a significantly negative impact on the once beautiful oceans. 7 Gold will be on a treasure hunt to find out why these negative impacts on the oceans are happening and to try and fix that problem.
The ocean is very mysterious, there is much knowledge that the world does not even know about the ocean. Historically, ocean pollution has always been a tremendous problem but each year it increases drastically. Trash is really hurting not only the ocean but also ocean life environment. Ships can release oil spills into the ocean that can drastically hurt animal life. There are many of organizations attempting to help stop all of this trash from affecting more the world. Wildlife in the ocean is being polluted and some even killed. Most people think that this is not a big problem when in reality it is.
“The health of our nation’s economy is tied to the health of the oceans and Great Lakes. The economic benefits that flow from our coasts are immense”. This quote from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a scientific agency in the United States Department of Commerce that monitors the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere, perfectly explains why the ocean influences the economies all over the world. It affects the way people live their lives and the way we are connected to each other. So the way the ocean is treated affects people all over the world. When thousands of animals are trapped and killed by the 640,000 tons of debris left in the ocean each year, we are destroying valuable resources and negatively impacting supply and demand. The world needs to protect this wonderful gift. The ocean impacts the tourism and recreation, living resources, and marine transportation in an economy.
The ocean can serve man purposes things for many different people; as a school, a home, a park...