Author: Josie Carter
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How Our Waters Are Being Destroyed
A lot of the causes of the Earth’s oceans, lakes, and rivers becoming ravaged are created by humans. Our industrialization and modernization comes with many benefits that have been proven to save lives. However, along with every good thing comes some bad. In this case, our technological advances and innovating have taken a toll on…
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About Coral Bleaching
One of the many detriments to our underwater world is coral bleaching. Coral bleaching is the process in which colorful, healthy coral loses it’s a symbiotic algae and photosynthetic pigments that keep the coral alive and healthy. The algae on coral greatly assist the coral in living. It helps deposit calcium carbonate, which strengthens the…
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The Endangerment of the Blue Whale
One of the larger species of whales being affected by human activities is the blue whale. This species was on the brink of extinction in the late 1800s and early 1900s, around the time of the Industrial Revolution. The main cause of this creature’s endangerment is commercial whaling. Commercial whaling is defined by the hunting…