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This paper researches the depletion of coral reefs worldwide. The paper first examines how coral reefs are formed. Then the paper discusses the numerous factors that are depleting the reefs, which are: pollution, overfishing, blast fishing, cyanide fishing, temperature changes, sediment runoff, nutrient runoff, shrimp farming, trade in coral and aquarium fish, and clearing of mangrove forests.

Tags:pollution, bleaching, blast fishing

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This paper describes the environmental impacts of deep sea fishing in general, with a focus on the issue of over-fishing. The paper examines the equipment utilized by deep sea fisheries, claiming that it may also impact the environment in a negative way. The paper contends that not only are habitats and eco-systems destroyed as a result of deep sea fishing, but entire species are on the verge of distinction, while other non-target species have also been impacted in a negative manner.

From the Paper
"The environmental impacts of deep sea over fishing are many, including detrimental reductions in fishing species/populations. Over fishing can result in a modified community species composition and reduced genetic diversity through "selective targeting on species and particular size classes" (Shotton, 2003). Over fishing has the greatest impact on the environment at large. Reductions in genetic diversity and in species or populations alter the composition of habitats and can impact the environment in many ways. Coral reefs are one example, facing extinction because of a lack of herbivorous species to keep algae in check."

Tags:species, extinction, coral, reefs

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This paper explains that the author loves fishing because he is able to venture off on his own in search of that secret fishing spot and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. The author describes the process of capturing the bait and finding the perfect fishing spot. The author relates his catching of a 46-inch Northern Pike and deciding to let it go so that he could return another day and re-capture his dream of catching the "big one".

From the Paper
"The next morning came upon me quickly; it was as if I had just laid down for a night's sleep. I sprung from my bed with anticipation and excitement; it seemed as though I had the energy of a racehorse. I was now eager more than ever to venture off in exploration for that secret fishing hole. My mother stopped me and wouldn't let me out the door if I didn't have something to eat; as I sat there at the table in a daze eating my breakfast, my mind wandered off reflecting on an image I had of landing "the big one". That image was now vastly embedded in the back of my mind."

Tags:father, crappie, pike, crawler, creek

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This research paper focuses on the 27-foot fishing boat from the first century BC found in the Sea of Galilee that is believed to be connected to the historical Jesus. The paper relates that the topic is linked to the ideas surrounding the historical Jesus, his life, activities, involvements, relationships, and view. The paper further relates that the information it contains also describes the artifact and looks at how and where it was discovered. The writer concludes that without the Sea of Galilee, used as an allegory in many of the parables of Jesus, these stories might have been much more difficult for the disciples to understand however, the references to the Sea of Galilee and specifically to the fishermen's trade lends comprehension to many of the sayings of Jesus, that otherwise would have been more difficult for the people of that time to discern and comprehend.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Was This The boat That Jesus Sat, Slept and Taught In?
The Fishing Economy & The Sea of Galilee
The Historical Jesus
Jesus was a Fisher of Men
Why the Sea of Galilee?
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper
"In many ways, the Sea of Galilee is centric to the life and story of the historical Jesus as he called several of his disciples from the shorelines of the Sea of Galilee and they followed him without question. The Sea of Galilee was an important part of the economy in this area of the world during the time that Jesus walked upon the earth and fishing was an important livelihood as well as being important insofar as the food market in this area of the world. Jesus used the symbolism of the fish in many of his teachings, parables and sermons. In fact, the Christian symbol known as the Ichthus is the symbol of a fish, and it is know that during time of Christian persecution following the life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus that when two Christians would meet they would identify themselves one to the other by one tracing half of the fish symbol in the sand with his foot, and the other, if a Christian, would then trace the other half of the symbol in the sand with his foot thus completing the symbolic 'Ichthus' and both would know that they were in the company of another Christian and that it was safe to talk about Jesus and his ministry."

Tags:strength, shore, Jordan, river, waters

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Over the centuries, man has made use of lakes and oceans to provide nourishment, but recently, that use has turned to abuse as more and more marine species face extinction due to our over-use of the ocean resources. This paper takes an example the grey nurse shark, which faces extinction within 7 years due to the lucrative fin market. Other issues connected to over-fishing discussed in this paper include by-catch, the whaling industry, and the threat to coral reefs around the world. The paper examines ways of reducing the problem of over-fishing through public awareness and consumer pressure.

From the Paper
"This particular issue is demonstrative of modern fishing practices. Along with causing the decline in fish populations, modern fishing techniques have also been altering the seas' ecosystems. Skimming large and medium-size fish off the top of oceanic food webs has left a disproportionate fraction of marine biomass at the lower end of the "pyramid of life" (Harder). Beyond skimming, by-catch species are also casualties of modern fishing practices, as we have already discussed."

Tags:killer, whale, predator, oceanic

Abstract
This paper examines how Richard Brautigan?s 1961 novel, "Trout Fishing In America", is on the surface, a disorganised, funny and sprawling book that slotted into the beat and hippie culture of the 1960s seamlessly. In particular, it looks at how underneath the seemingly careless array of ?flippant? chapters lies a hugely complex and rigidly structured portrait of modern and mythical America focusing on the broken American dream, loss of innocence and so much more. It shows how disappointment, loss and death form the great undercurrent of the trout stream throughout Brautigan?s work and fester throughout, from the first page to the last.

From the Paper
"Another usage of this dead past and the disappointment and despair that the present brings, is instilled in the "mayonnaise jar that rests on the grave of the American dream." Indeed, as well as giving a colloquial, non feeling account on an eighteen year old killed in a bar brawl it is an echo back to similar epitaph in Moby Dick. However, all the valour, glamour and general positives of a heroic epitaph have been totally removed in favour of a comical and almost embarrassing death, merely a hundred years later. This death goes a long way to detail the changed conditions of what has happened in America according to Brautigan."

Tags:beat, kerouac, american, dream

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In 1996 Donald Marshall was convicted of fishing illegally. The case was appealed to the Supreme Court successfully on the basis of Marshall's Treaty Rights as a Mi'kmaq. This discussion outlines the facts surrounding the Marshall case, the Supreme Court decision on appeal and the case's role as a precedent. It outlines the implications of the Marshall case for Constitutional Law and Treaty rights across Canada.

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The paper compares and contrasts how native-European interaction unfolded vis-a-vis fishing and the paper also looks at the sort of laborers the fishing sector attracted during the period in question in both regions - along with the social tensions, if any, these laborers caused. The paper also devotes a substantial amount of time towards examining the role played by governments in expanding and consolidating the fishing industry in each location and what this appears to say about the capitalist instincts of New England relative to New France (and vice-versa). The paper concludes that it seems evident that New Englanders had much more of an enterprising approach to fishing, whereas New France was more inclined to take its cues - and money - from Paris. The paper explains that for this reason, the exploitation of the Atlantic fisheries by New Englanders during the aforementioned period was locally-driven, while it was propelled onward from overseas by French officials.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at the evolution of the Atlantic fisheries (the fishing industry, simply put) in New England and New France in the roughly 150 years preceding the outbreak of the Seven Years' War. The paper will compare and contrast how native-European interaction unfolded vis-a-vis fishing and the paper will also look at the sort of laborers the fishing sector attracted during the period in question in both regions - along with the social tensions, if any, these laborers caused."

Tags:new, england, fishing

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This paper discusses how the relationship between humanity and the natural environment has frequently been an uneasy one. The paper further discusses that while humanity depends greatly upon a strong and vibrant global environment in order to ensure its own future human beings have for the most part done a woeful job of conserving scarce natural resources and of protecting vulnerable habitats. Because of the enormity of the topic this paper examines the present crisis in ocean fishing by looking at a specific region. Canada Cod Fisheries that has bears the scars of over fishing and poor conservation practices.

Tags:canada, cod, fishery

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This undergraduate paper addresses the need to and the ways of strengthening eco-tourism through efficient fishery management. The paper will discuss the effective measures being taken by the experts in the related field and the possible benefits of efficient fishery management.