http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101015191723.htm
Scientist searching through the deepest ocean trenches around the world have found some new specias of fish. What is amazing to me is the fact that we're so technologically advanced yet we still dont even know 100% what exist on our earth. It leads me to wonder why we're so busy to search space when we could be learning how to better our earth.
What is amazing to me as well is the fact that images were able to be taken at depths of 7000m. I know that scuba divers can only go to a depth of around 40m safely but 7000m is unreal. What amazes me further is how creatures are able to survive as such low depth. It goes to show that human understanding still cannot figure out the many secrests this earth holds.
What was interesting was that not only were these species of fish found in the deep sea off of Peru-Chile but also throughout other areas of the Pacific. It goes to show that no matter where you go and whats around there is always some type of living organism around.
What could probably be expanded next is likely the correlation between earth's global warming and deep sea life. I wonder what effects if any happen to ocean life as such low depths of that amount. I would imagine that it is likely it isn't affected but it would be interesting to read if there is any relation.
Its funny how the article states that scientist not have to re-asses the situation of deep ocean life. I agree with the statement made on how deep fish can live long being that they're as such low depths of the earth. Its amazing that throughout different deep trenches around the earth scientist still find new ocean life. It leaves me wondering what other life there is not only on our earth but also out in space. But I would say that we must learn all we can about our own earth before we should go out exploring other avenues.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Save Coral Reefs.
I remember growing up hearing about the issue of diminishing coral reefs in the world. I would be fascinated by the cornucopia of color and creatures living in these reefs. It was odd to me as a boy that this type of destruction was allowed to happen.
Fast forwarding to today's world it is sad/alarming to me to know that 19% of the world's coral reef penetration is now gone. It comes at no surprise to me to see that within the past 50 years the rate in which coral reefs are destroyed has increased dramatically. I do not view myself as a heavy experimentalist enforcer but even I know that something must be done so future generations can enjoy the coral reefs. Aside from human enjoyment, there must be a fundamental reason why coral reefs exist that goes beyond the comprehension of human intelligence.
What is great about this article is the perspective of change it suggest. Some steps are mentioned in which humanity can change for the good of coral reefs. Some may say these changes wouldn't work but I was happy to see that they have been tested. Some ideas suggested involve on educating local communities, chance runoff/sediment, control fishing, and improving laws that protect reefs. Now I could understand that change can take a while due to drastic measures, but what this article exemplifies is that change could occur with hardly any being effort. The issue however is ultimately humanity's mindset and its desire for this change. Sadly I believe that change will not happen until the remaining coral reef population stands at 30%. Only time will tell.
Fast forwarding to today's world it is sad/alarming to me to know that 19% of the world's coral reef penetration is now gone. It comes at no surprise to me to see that within the past 50 years the rate in which coral reefs are destroyed has increased dramatically. I do not view myself as a heavy experimentalist enforcer but even I know that something must be done so future generations can enjoy the coral reefs. Aside from human enjoyment, there must be a fundamental reason why coral reefs exist that goes beyond the comprehension of human intelligence.
What is great about this article is the perspective of change it suggest. Some steps are mentioned in which humanity can change for the good of coral reefs. Some may say these changes wouldn't work but I was happy to see that they have been tested. Some ideas suggested involve on educating local communities, chance runoff/sediment, control fishing, and improving laws that protect reefs. Now I could understand that change can take a while due to drastic measures, but what this article exemplifies is that change could occur with hardly any being effort. The issue however is ultimately humanity's mindset and its desire for this change. Sadly I believe that change will not happen until the remaining coral reef population stands at 30%. Only time will tell.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Underwater Earthquakes
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/1007-underwater_earthquakes.htm
Lava, Molten Rock, and magma is usually associated as something bad on the ground level. When a volcano explodes it can cause a lot of damage to both the environment and the population. In this odd case though these elements are actually helping in preventing something that has killed many more individuals. Tsunamis. The article mentions that a Tsunami which most every can remember happened in December of 2004 that killed an enormous amount of people. Since then scientist have been studying into the ocean seismic activity. What they found was that lava, molten rock, and magma were actually helping in reducing the amount of earthquakes which would result in tsunamis.
The molten rock, lava, and magma is helping in a fashion of lubrication. By lubricating the faults it reduces the chances of earthquake occurrences. The article mentions that with this lubrication less friction occurs which results in less quakes and less tsunamis. Although these scientist haven't found how to predict these earthquakes yet these findings are on track to eventually finding out how to predict earthquakes in the future.
Lava, Molten Rock, and magma is usually associated as something bad on the ground level. When a volcano explodes it can cause a lot of damage to both the environment and the population. In this odd case though these elements are actually helping in preventing something that has killed many more individuals. Tsunamis. The article mentions that a Tsunami which most every can remember happened in December of 2004 that killed an enormous amount of people. Since then scientist have been studying into the ocean seismic activity. What they found was that lava, molten rock, and magma were actually helping in reducing the amount of earthquakes which would result in tsunamis.
The molten rock, lava, and magma is helping in a fashion of lubrication. By lubricating the faults it reduces the chances of earthquake occurrences. The article mentions that with this lubrication less friction occurs which results in less quakes and less tsunamis. Although these scientist haven't found how to predict these earthquakes yet these findings are on track to eventually finding out how to predict earthquakes in the future.
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