WHAT IS A HABITATA? A habitat is described as a natural environment where a particular population or specific species typically resides. In addition to biotic factors like the availability of food and the presence of predators, a habitat also includes physical elements like soil, moisture, temperature range, and light availability. SIGNIFICANCE OF HABITAT: Habitat is […]
Heatwaves Are Killing Off Sea Life In Billions – Destroying The Ecosystem
INTRODUCTION Oceans are an extremely important ecosystem. The existence of marine life is crucial for life sustenance on the Earth. However, if the terrestrial ecosystem is degraded due to human activities how is it possible that the marine ecosystem is safe from it? Anthropogenic activities have caused global warming and climate change. Now we are […]
Deep Sea Mining and Its Negative Effects on the Environment
INTRODUCTION DEEP SEA MINING This term is defined as seabed mining that includes exploring and retrieving deposits and minerals from the depth of the oceans. The deep-sea mining is carried out at the depth of 200 meters. PROCESS OF DEEP SEA MINING Deep-sea mining is carried out by using modern technology. First, the remotely operated […]
Marine Pollution – Its Risky Effects on Marine Life & Humans
Introduction Marine: This term includes anything related to sea or ocean. Marine Water: Marine water is salty water consisting of 97% of Earth’s water. Marine Pollution Marine pollution is defined as land pollutants being washed into the ocean. Land pollutants include the varied composition of trash, garbage, and chemicals being released into the ocean by […]
Fish turn into Zombies by Antidepressants Fluoxetine
Recent news reported a shocking study related to fish that turned into zombies by antidepressants. Researchers used guppy fish for two-year-long experimental works and studied the results Fluoxetine is a known antidepressant medicine also famous for Prozac. Environmental pollution by human activities is causing problems for marine life. Recent news reported a shocking study […]