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Different Kinds of Coral Reefs, 2001.
This paper discusses the different kinds of coral reefs that exist.
2,970 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 87.95
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This paper discusses the different kinds of coral reefs that exist. The author explains the various ways that coral reefs are formed, along with the factors that contribute to the growth of coral reefs. In addition, the author also analyzes the various theories centering around the formation of coral reefs.
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"There are three different types of reefs. These are the fringing reef, the barrier reef, and the atoll. The fringing reef is a coral reef that attaches to the margins of islands and conti?nents. It consists of several types of corals without any predomi?nant type. It is surrounded by a few corals that are separated from the island or continent by areas of sand. The fringing reef forms an area along the shore and along the margins of the island where colonies of coral can grow. These reefs begin to grow below the low water mark and extend seaward. The fringing reef is always attached to the margin of the island or continent, and the edge lying sea?ward is not separated from the main land by a lagoon."
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Human Effects on Coral Reefs, 2005.
An introduction to coral reefs, their history, characteristics and the damage caused to them by the human population.
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper describes the coral reef ecosystem, briefly discussing its history, structural characteristics, and how it benefits humans. The paper then discusses the current status of coral reefs, explaining how almost all the coral reef ecosystems are threatened because of pollution and over fishing. Finally, the paper talks about what is being done to protect the reefs as well as what still needs to be done.
Introduction
Structural Characteristics
Benefits to Humans
Current Status
What Should be Done?
How is the U.S. Government Helping?
How Can We All Help?
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"Coral reefs are one of the oldest ecosystems in the world, existing for more than 450 million years. A coral reef is a type of biotic reef that develops in tropical waters. Coral reefs are found in all oceans of the world, generally between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn because the reef-building corals are living in this waters. A water temperature of 20 to 28?C is needed for growth of the coral reef. Massive reef structures are built over thousands of years by tiny coral polyps aided by minute algae called zooxanthellae that live in their tissues, calcifying algae, and other organisms that secrete calcium carbonate and adhesives. The process of reef formation is heavily dependent upon photosynthesis by reef-building organisms. Once formed, the complex, rock-like reef framework provides food and shelter for the multitudes of organisms that inhabit the reef. "
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Depletion of Coral Reefs, 2005.
A study of the reasons for the depletion of the coral reefs worldwide.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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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.
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America's Coral Reefs, 2002.
Examines the American coral reef system and the reports that they are becoming endangered.
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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Several recent studies show that the America's coral reef system in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are being degraded by natural and man-made factors. This paper examines the magnitude of the problem and addresses possible solutions. The paper argues that once coral reefs die, they are gone for ever and questions whether mankind can save their destruction.
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"It remains to be seen whether these efforts would go far enough to address the urgency, which this matter requires. Policy makers should appropriate enough resources to address such problem. These are bold measures but unless the are aggressively implemented, the global Coral Reef system may be destroyed in the years to come, this is the reason why environmental pollution should be taken more seriously, the Kyoto conference held in Japan a few years ago was a right step and hopefully the leaders of the industrialized countries, who are also responsible for over two-thirds of the global industrial pollution should live up to their commitments to reduce industrial emissions. It is regrettable that President Bush?s Administration refused to live up to the treaty negotiated by members of the global community of which the United States was a party to."
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Coral Reefs, 2002.
This paper explores the ecological effects of coral reef damage and the environmental laws which protect them.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper begins by providing a brief definition of coral reefs and their main characteristics. It then discusses the different ecological problems -natural and man-caused which are slowly destroying the reefs. These include eutrophication - when the algae which is in a symbiotic relationship with the coral overgrows the coral using the increased nutrient content of the water and in the process destroys the coral. It also includes over fishing, coral bleaching and tourism. The paper finally examines the various laws and acts which have been passed to try and avert this phenomenon.
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"Coral reefs are widely known as the ?rain forests of the ocean?. Providing a habitat to innumerable varieties of marine species the coral reefs are an important part of the marine ecosystem. Occupying an estimated 4,00,000 square miles (0.17%) of the ocean surface the coral reefs sustain more than 25% of all marine life. [Washington College of Law]. However uncontrolled fishing, tourism and other environmentally destabilizing activities of man have seriously endangered the coral reefs. This situation is alarming considering the fact that damage to the coral ecosystem has serious implications for all the countless species that depend on it for their survival. Let us explore the ecological effects of coral reef damage and the environmental laws, which protect them in a little detail."
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Coral Reefs, 2001.
Coral reefs all over the world are dying at an alarming rate. The paper discusses the rates of decline and known causes.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 29.95
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The factors responsible for the reef devastation are directly attributed to human actions. This paper looks at the questions surrounding this destruction and offers many examples of why and what is causing the reef's destruction. In the end, the author recommends ways in which the destruction may be halted.
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"For the last fifty years marine biologists have chronicled the deterioration and destruction of corals on reef systems worldwide. Coral reefs provide sanctuary for over a fourth of the world?s marine fish species and consist of as much biodiversity as tropical rainforests. Unfortunately, both are now disappearing at an astounding rate"
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Ocean Pollution & its Impact on Coral Reefs, 1998.
Discusses the ways in which human activity has a negative impact on coral reefs. Examines possible solutions to the problem.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 79.95
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"Ocean Pollution and Its Impact on Coral Reefs
Introduction
Humans now dominate most of the earth's ecosystems, both land and water. Between one-third and one-half of the land surface has been modified by human activity and the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has increased by nearly 30 percent since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution (Vitousek et al., 1997). Species have been driven to extinction, particularly birds. At the present, scientists are even beginning to believe that human action might extinguish some marine species that spend their whole lives in the ocean (Malakoff, 1997). Multiple assaults on the ocean affect everything from fish to coral reefs. The intention in this analysis is to explore how ocean pollution affects coral reefs..."
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Coral Reefs, 2001.
Examaines how fact & theory interact in Darwin's writings on coral reef formation.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 63.95
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"Coral reefs are composed of a myriad of individual coral polyps which are living creatures encased in calcaceous shells, and reefs cover approximately one percent of the earth's surface (http://www.library.thinkquest.org/25713/corals.html).
They are the world's second most productive ecosystem behind rain forests. As they develop, coral reefs characteristically sink into the water, and the reef goes from being a fringing reef to being a barrier reef, to becoming an atoll. This paper will look at how fact and theory interact in Darwin's discussions and writings on coral reefs.
When Darwin undertook the voyage on the Beagle in 1831, his scientific training at Cambridge had been thorough, but outside the curriculum (Bowler, 157), his having been training for the ministry. Much of his knowledge of geology and natural history..."
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The Coral Reef, 2002.
An examination of the history, biology and enemies of the coral reef.
2,550 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper provides an insight into the coral reef, one of the most beautiful, living examples of nature. It discusses how it has taken thousands of years to create the coral reefs that are found worldwide and how these fragile ecosystems are in danger of disappearing unless citizens and the government take steps to preserve these habitats for numerous varieties of marine life. It shows how with the aid of satellites and concerned individuals, these living monuments will be around for thousands more years.
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Introduction
History of the Reefs
What are Corals
How Corals Feed
Photosynthesis
A Fragile Environment
Forming the Reef
Where Coral Forms
Variety of Colonies
Architecture of the Reef
Darwin?s Theory
Wildlife of the Reefs
Monitoring the Reefs From Space
Dangers From Algae
Other Dangers
Regrowth
Protection Act of 1999
Survey of Americans
Conclusion
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"Scientists are excited about the use of the satellite since it offers views of coral reefs that are hard to reach and observe. In 2000, when a fishing boat was grounded more than 1,000 miles west of the Hawaiian Islands on the Pearl and Hermes Atoll, scientists found it difficult to reach the reef to check on the amount of damage it may have sustained. There are numerous coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean that are so remote, that it would be hard to detect or study a spill or grounding. High-resolution imagery gives scientists a much needed tool to monitor these reefs that were previously inaccessible (Soliday 154)."
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Coral Reef Risk Assessment, 2001.
A detailed look at the nature of coral reefs, and an examination of the dangers that they face around the world due to mankind.
6,900 words (approx. 27.6 pages), 40 sources, $ 155.95
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Introduction/Background Problem Statement and Contributing
Factors
Environmental Impacts and Future Changes
Industrial Pollution and Coastal Development
Industrial Pollution
Future of Industrial Pollution
Coastal Development
Future of Coastal Development
Climate Change and Coral Bleaching
Future of Coral Bleaching
Over Exploitation and Destructive Fishing
Fishing Over exploitation
Future of Fishing Over Exploitation
Ornamental Trade
Future of Ornamental Trade
Destructive Fishing
Future of Destructive Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Future of Commercial Fishing
Tourism
Diving and Snorkeling
Future of Diving and Snorkeling
Jet Ski Use
Future of Jet Ski Use
Risk Assessment Analysis
Social Ramifications
Economic Ramifications
Solutions/Recommendations
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"Reefs provide habitat and nursery grounds for 10 to 20 percent of the world?s fisheries. Life-saving medicines, anticoagulants, and anticancer agents, such as prostaglandin come from coral reefs. They contain symbiotic algae in their tissues, enabling them to grow into massive organisms and provide habitat and food resources for reef dwellers such as lobsters, sea urchins and giant clams. Natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, usually help maintain balance between organisms by maintaining numbers of stronger species with weaker ones and recovery can occur within 10 to 20 years. It is the human impact that causes the ability of the reefs to recover from natural phenomenon to be virtually impossible [3]. Fifty-eight percent of the world?s reefs are at risk due to four primary factors: industrial pollution, climate change, overexploitation and destructive fishing, and tourism."
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Coral Reef Decline, 2004.
An introduction and summary of the nature of coral reef decline in oceans across the world.
1,943 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper addresses the importance and value of coral ecosystems and details human-induced threats that are currently affecting corals such as overfishing, direct disturbance, coral bleaching, eutrophication and global climate change. The paper also briefly outlines recommended strategies for managing coral ecosystems in the future. Includes pictures.
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"In the world's oceans, coral reef ecosystems contribute to a large portion of the biodiversity of marine life. Besides the living corals themselves, many plants and animals such as fish, algae, bacteria and invertebrates depend on the coral as habitat. Yet in recent years, coral reef ecosystems have declined and changed at alarming rates, leaving scientists trying to decipher the exact workings of these ecosystems and the causes of decline. Some recent suggestions on the factors contributing to reef change are overfishing, disease, large-scale disturbance events, global climate change (namely ozone depletion and global warming), pollution, overharvesting and overpopulation. Global warming in particular has been singled out as the greatest current threat to corals and is considered to play a key role in coral bleaching, an effect which can ultimately lead to mortality of corals. With the marine environment continually changing, coral reefs throughout the world, as well as the diverse array of life they support, are seriously threatened."
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Coral Reef Bleaching, 2008.
This paper explains the environmental concern of coral bleaching.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses the increased incidence of coral bleaching and its significance for marine biologists and environmentalists. The paper describes the effects and consequences of coral bleaching and concludes that coral reefs are essential for our survival, since the health of coral systems impacts the health of marine life, which in turn impacts the earth's overall ecosystem. The paper includes color illustrations.
Outline:
Introduction
Effects
Impacts and Consequences
Conclusion
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"Coral are dynamic organisms, maintaining numerous symbiotic partnerships with organisms essential to life and health of marine ecosystems. Corals are very sensitive to changes to the environment. This is one of the reasons why marine biologists use them as indicators for the health of the ecosystem (Castro & Huber, 2000). Microorganisms and small marine animals depend on coral reefs for habitat, sustenance and protection. Nybakken (1997) believes that the health of coral reefs can be used as indicators in evaluating the overall health of the marine ecosystem. This is why the increased incidence of coral bleaching is a concern for marine biologists and environmentalists. ("Coral Reef", 2006)"
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Coral, 1992.
Examines classification of types, formation of coral reefs, ecology, structure, environmental problems and control and plate motion effects.
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"CLASSIFICATION OF CORALS AND CORAL REEFS
Renston (6) reports that coral reefs consist of compacted and cemented assemblages of skeletons and skeletal sediment made up of sedentary organisms that reside in warm marine waters. The depths of water in which coral reefs grow require strong illumination. "Coral reefs are constructional physiographic features of tropical seas, and they primarily consist of a rigid calcareous framework made of encrusted skeletons of reef-building (hermatypic) corals and crustose coralline algae" (122).
Levine and Rotman (1) report that coral reefs consist of two classifications: hard and soft corals. The reefs consisting of hard corals are those which possess skeletons composed of calcium carbonate, while the soft corals are those which either lack ..."
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Amy Tan's "Two Kinds", 2000.
A discussion of the two kinds of conflict expressed in Amy Tan's book "Two Kinds".
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This paper takes a look at the works of Amy Tan, "Two Kinds," from the perspective of new historical criticism, which looks at the authors life and environment along with the work itself.
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"Amy Tan writes about autobiographical events and circumstances in her life in her works The Joy Luck Club and ?Two Kinds.? ?Two Kinds? is a slice of events from her childhood that shows the conflict between Tan and her mother, the collision of old and new cultures, the past and the present, parents? expectations vs. reality, and obedience vs. defiance. Pairs of opposing elements comprise the whole of the story; the title itself, ?Two Kinds,? shows the tension that Tan creates. The argument that presents itself is that Amy Tan is the only person who could have written this story because only she experienced those opposing elements. An examination of ?Two Kinds? defends this theory. "
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Kinds of Minds, 2002.
A study of "Kinds of Minds" by philosopher Daniel C. Dennett.
3,430 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This analytical research paper presents a detailed review of the western masterpiece "Kinds of Minds" by Daniel C. Dennett on the cognitive science of human minds. The paper presents overview of the eminent writer?s life; it summarizes the content of the writing, and then critically analyzes the book. The paper illustrates the philosopher?s concepts of intentionality and brain functioning of humans. It shows how human brains different and superior to the brain of the animals. The author adds the cognitive dimension of language is enriched by human emotion, which aids our communication as a whole.
Table of Contents:
Overview of Author
Educational Qualifications and Teaching Career
Published Articles
Books Written on Human Mind
Lectures and Fellowships
Contemporary Status
Summary of the Kinds of Minds: Toward an Understanding of Consciousness
Analysis of the Kinds of Minds: Toward an Understanding of Consciousness
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The fields of literature and research are the ever-flourishing disciplines. With various researchers, experts and other prominent figures including writers producing remarkable works based on extensive research, expertise, experience and relentless efforts, literature is making unmeasured and unbelievable advancement with every sketching moment. Like many writers, one personality that has made a mark in the western literature and one name that often emerges in research and literature pertaining to human mind and behavior is Daniel C. Dennett. The following passage of our research paper will present an overview of the renowned writer of the marvelous book, The Kinds of Minds: Towards an understanding of Consciousness."
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