Aquatic Communities: Why We Study The Seas
Published by If people are to depend on the oceans, with their fish and plants, as a source of food, recreation and pleasure, the ecological balance of these waters, as well as that of inland waters and the land, must be conscientiously protected against dumping of waste. Throughout nature there are relationships that bind the plants and animals together in communities that ensure their common survival.
Aquatic Communities: Why We Study the Seas
By Mr Ghaz, October 19, 2010
Aquatic Communities: Why We Study the Seas
Perhaps you wonder why scientists go to the bottom of the sea to study sea animals that people virtually never see and cannot eat. Actually the concern about the food supply is not the only major problem facing the world human population. As a species people are not well adapted to their environmental conditions compared to underwater animals. We must use technology to protect ourselves from violent natural forces. We can search the seas and travel the skies, but still we cannot assure ourselves enough food, and we have not been able to wipe out disease.
If left to the rigors of nature most humans would perish. In short we need to learn how marine animals are able to survive under such difficult conditions as those that exist in the sea. For example there is a sea slug that lives at a depth of more than 32,000 feet (9,754m). How this slug is able to withstand such incredible water pressure is of interest is of interest to scientists, for that knowledge might in some manner enable engineers to build underwater vehicles and housing that similarly can withstand the immense pressures in the oceans depths. The sheer numbers of species of underwater life is evidence of many ways that living things have adapted to problems of their environment. Maintaining this variety is essential for the survival of all, as they have become interdependent. By studying natural adaptations, we may discover how interdependent humans are with various other animal species. Another goal of many marine biologists is to save underwater populations from extinction.
If people are to depend on the oceans, with their fish and plants, as a source of food, recreation and pleasure, the ecological balance of these waters, as well as that of inland waters and the land, must be conscientiously protected against dumping of waste. Throughout nature there are relationships that bind the plants and animals together in communities that ensure their common survival. Each community is the result of interplay between biological, physical and historical forces, and each is usually able to sustain itself indefinitely at near self-sufficiency.
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On October 19, 2010 at 10:28 am
Very Interesting Read
On October 19, 2010 at 10:32 am
Well written article. keep it up!
On October 19, 2010 at 10:35 am
Nice Share.
On October 19, 2010 at 10:47 am
just keep them coming friend. Really enjoy reading your stuff.
On October 19, 2010 at 10:54 am
Lovely information…
On October 19, 2010 at 11:10 am
Very good article……..lovely photos.
On October 19, 2010 at 11:12 am
Great article, good presentation, eye-catching pictures.
On October 19, 2010 at 11:25 am
i love the coral reef
On October 19, 2010 at 11:49 am
Beautiful world of the deep.
On October 19, 2010 at 12:06 pm
The article with pictures say it all.Great work.
On October 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm
As always, great stuff! Keep them coming!
On October 19, 2010 at 2:05 pm
We really do need to protect our sealife. There is so much information in this article that I didn’t know. I didn’t realise just how bad the pollution and overfishing has become. Another excellent post.
Christine
On October 19, 2010 at 5:29 pm
great share
On October 19, 2010 at 9:08 pm
the sea is such an interesting place, It’s almost like a different world.
On October 20, 2010 at 5:47 am
Comprehensive read with colorful images.
On October 20, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Very informative and well written.
On November 16, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Well compiled and presented. Another masterpiece from you Mr. Ghaz.