When Darwin was on the HMS Beagle it helped him make theories of natural selection and evolution. Sir Charles Wyville Thomson (1830-1882) was following the foot-steps of Darwin. Thomson’s boat was called the HMS Challenger. He used this boat to go all over the world in sea collecting marine specimen. The voyage that Thomson did it had birthed oceanography.
Fish needed to find out in his experiment, how to measure the forces dolphins produced during swimming. With the collaboration of Timothy Wei, who studies Olympic swimmers and Terrie Williams, a marine biologist; worked together on a new method to obtain the data they needed without harming the dolphins. They created an experiment with a bubble curtain and laser; and finally they can measure the force. The results proved that dolphin’s tails or fluke, can produce the enough force to swim fast when they swim in circle. Their tails are so flexible and can maintain the speed.
Running Head: AQUATIC THERAPY TECHNOLOGY Aquatic physical therapy and today’s technology name institutes name Aquatic physical therapy and today’s technology Aquatic Therapy is physical therapy in an aquatic environment by a physical therapist or a physical therapy assistant. It is designed to improve stability and flexibility among other things. There are several new devices in technology that help to achieve the goals a physical therapist is trying to reach with patients. An underwater treadmill, an underwater monitoring system, and a counter current pool, are all examples of this technology and ways computers help in the field of physical therapy. Aquatic therapy facts The physical properties of aquatics
They are a source of food and medicine, and they protect the coast from wave erosion. Profile of coral reef with typical reef "zones" Corals are marine animals related to jellyfish and anemones. Both colonial and solitary corals catch plankton (microscopic plants and animals) and other suspended food particles with arm-like tentacles, which feed a centrally located mouth. Most hard corals also host symbiotic algae, a long-standing and successful partnership. These algae provide them with an additional food source through photosynthesis.
Reefs have been called the “rainforests of the sea,” because they provide homes to numerous marine animals (Trinh, 2012). Coral reefs can be found in shallow oceans where sunlight can be shown onto the reefs. There are a variety of reefs in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and animals. They feed on small fish and planktonie animals by using their long tentacles to reach their prey. Reefs are classified into a group called cnidaria.
Chad Walker 1/25/12 Bio 151 MW 4:00-5:15 Biological Adaptation Assignment Biological adaptation is necessary for a species to increase their fitness in an environment. As organisms face different environmental challenges they must be able to develop different phenotypic traits over time to respond to the conditions. One example of an organism that can adapt to different extreme environments would be the bull shark. Bull sharks may seem like a typical shark because they are most often seen in marine habitats, but they can survive elsewhere. What I find peculiar about the bull shark is its ability to live in both marine habitats and freshwater habitats.
A study on this topic was done to explore how much of an impact these tiny animals have on the ocean currents as they travel in masses. The thought behind this was the mere through of how many of these organisms are contained in our bodies of water, and how larger singular mammals such as jellyfish can move sizable amounts of water by swimming (Lee, 2014, p.1). The study performed was a test with a small organism called brine shrimp, or the nickname “Sea Monkeys”. “Wind-and tide-driven currents move nutrients, heat, and salt around the ocean, and help to regulate the planet's temperature, Dabiri says. In recent years, scientists have started to seriously consider whether collective animal movements—like plankton swimming up and down en masse—could also be contributing to currents” (Lee, 2014, p.1).
Today I went to the New England Aquarium for an amazing lecture: Protecting the Ocean’s Giants: The Future of Manta Ray Conservation. Our lecturer was Joshua Stewart. He introduced what is a manta ray, what is wrong with Manta Ray, and why should we protect them, and so on. After his fantastic presentation, I had a better understanding of the marine animal Manta Ray. Every time when I see or hear the word “ray”, I am thinking of stingray, which has poisonous stings on their tails.
Our group chose to volunteer at the Pier Aquarium for our service learning project. Our main task was to design the Aquarium’s brochures, so that they become more competitive with the brochures, which other tourist places offer. In addition, we helped with setting up for the Fish Head Ball, which was a charity event held by the Aquarium to raise funds. I had an amazing experience, while doing the project, because I discovered that it can be very rewarding to volunteer, especially if you like the people you are working with. The Service Learning Project was the first volunteer work that I have done in my life, so initially I was not really sure of what to expect from the experience.
Also, when considering a freshwater aquarium as a hobby you need to know that maintenance is incredibly important to the livelihood of your fish. The last step in setting up a freshwater aquarium would be to determine the temperament of the aquarium. Fish are one of the most sensitive creatures that a person can own as a pet. By considering the points discussed you will have a fair chance in the incredible hobby of owning aquariums. Generally to the first time aquarium owner, there is a list of absolutely necessary items to acquire.