Ecology Research Proposals Samples For Students

Water is one of the fundamental elements that exist within the aquatic ecosystem. Ideally, clean and plentiful water is the basis for a prosperous community. Most creatures in the general ecosystem rely on water for survival. However, there are some factors that have totally effective changes in the recommended ecosystem balance. This research cites the climatic changes as one of the factors that are threatening the purity and abundance of water in the ecosystem (Geiger 89). In addition, the less water that remains in the system is tainted with pollutants, which makes it hazardous for consumption. This research will base ...

A lot of tourism initiative has been recently launched which helps in restoring and conserving the ecology and also promote responsible and sustainable tourism. One such tourism initiative is sports tourism which is aimed to promote the conversation and preservation of wildlife by promoting eco friendly sports. Sports tourism helps in spreading awareness about preserving the flora and fauna and at the same time provides immediate financial uses for conserving the ecology and also engages the local and host communities in ecological conservation of wildlife and plants (Chiutsi et al. 2011).
The first forms of sports tourism surfaced ...

Abstract

The ecological settings in an ecosystem change from time to time. The changes in the ecological settings are brought about by a plethora of factors. Through evolution, the organisms that live in the ecosystem also change to adapt to the aforementioned ecological changes. The adaptation of the organisms to the ecological changes yields variations because different organisms and even organisms of the same species are exposed to the elements to different levels. Man has a significant role to play in the ecological changes. Through his economic activities, the effect on ecosystems has been both positive and negative. Urbanization as ...

Introduction

Placing eco-labels on the consumer products is thought to have immense positive effects on the consumer behavior. In particular, some studies strongly suggest that when the consumers become aware about the product origins and the method used in merchandising, their consumer choices become more ecologically and environmentally friendly. The purpose of the future is to investigate whether these assumptions are validated, or they are merely the results of unfounded marketing speculations.

Background

There is a strong opinion among the marketing professionals that the importance of eco-labelling is gradually, but steadily growing. Thus, several studies confirmed the assumption that traditional methods ...

Introduction

a) Brassica rapa.
The brassica rapa is a plant species that belongs to the genus Brassica and is one of the 51 genera in the tribe brassicae of the crucifer family (also known as the mustard family) (Rakow, 2004, pg.1). Within this family, there are the other 37 different members that provide edible seeds, flowers, stems, buds, and leaves (Rakow, 2004, pg.1). Based on their morphological characteristics there are three distinct groups of B. rapa. These include the oleiferous (oil-type rape) such as the Canadian Polish rape, the leafy-type B. rapa that includes the chinensis group, and the rapiferous-type ...

Global warming together with climate change that comes with it has produced a heated debate as to whether or not human anthropogenic activity induced climatic shifts pose an actual threat to the Earth and humankind. Industrial activity effects in deforestation, acid rains, water pollution, and greenhouse effect are well-documented, so is their overall impact on ecology and health of species. Once global warming reaches a hazardous point, it is sure to have world ocean level go up while humankind will have to witness its most beautiful marine cities submerge. The reality of the global warming is that people cannot handle the ...

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Abstract
It became crucial for all businesses to reduce their carbon footprint in order to improve the quality of the environment and stop global warming. While each type of business affects the environment differently, it is important to assess the carbon footprint of the restaurant on the basis of food products the facility uses. The carbon footprint of a restaurant depends on the utilization of environmentally friendly solutions. It is important to buy environmentally friendly food products and purchase from local suppliers. However, there is another opinion claiming that the impact of a restaurant on the environment depends on ...

Assignment One

Part A: Proposal
Description of Proposal:
This proposal focuses on the creation of an ecological tourist activity in a tropical biome. This particular activity, though is focused around a particular facility than on a specific activity. The location would be in the tropical rainforests of Brazil. There could, in this way, be a facility that guides people on treks. The idea is essentially for a low impact facility of volunteer ecological stewards. In this way, the compound could be dedicated to educating those taking part in the program in sustainable activities that will ultimately be geared towards the progression of health of ...

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Introduction

In the process of managing local community and the surrounding local environment, Ecotourism can be a means of change. Ecotourism forges new relationships between the local environment and the people. Ecotourism is the top growing tourism industry sector worldwide as more travelers demand Ecotourism vacations. It brings along with itself both change and stability. Tourists are always looking for a change from their everyday routine and want to engage in special experiences, available in special places. Entrepreneurs look for avenues for gaining a livelihood and encourage revenue generating means. ...

Invasion of exotic Channa argus in USA and its

1. Introduction
Exotic species are referred to the species of living organisms when discovered in an alien habitat. These exotic species when harms the ecological balance in their introduced habitat, then they are called invasive species. Channa argus commonly known as northern snakehead are native of China, Korea and Russia (Courtenay and Williams 143). In United States, it was first discovered by a fisherman in a pond in Crofton, Maryland in the year 2002 (Fields 1). It is considered highly invasive due to its harmful impacts on the aquatic ecosystem in the United States. Firstly, these fishes are voracious creatures ...

When it comes to receiving a higher education, some still look down on community colleges, believing they are the lowest of the low. They do not see that community colleges can offer almost everything that a four-year university can offer in the way of education, as well as experience. Community colleges are also a cheaper alternative to four-year schools, given today’s economy. However, some areas that community colleges are lacking have become surprisingly crucial for students’ college experience. Many do not believe cafeterias are necessary on community college campuses; this is a problem. Cafeterias provide a central meeting place that allows students to ...

The agricultural sector of Florida, right now, is not looking good. After much spending on the recent citrus greening, and budget cuts due to water usage, the farming industry was forced to take extreme measures (Jordan 199). The cost of crop and natural resources has soared in the recent months. This has caused a bump in the market, where consumers are not purchasing as much local commodities because of the prices. The recent problems in terms of agriculture are on the rise, while the House matches citrus greening while still on the topic of the expenditures. A great solution for ...

INTRODUCTION

Climate change in the Arctic region can be considered to be the most serious environmental issue that is threatening the Arctic environment. Apparently, the annual average temperature in this region has been gradually increasing by approximately double the total global average temperature (Symon, Lelani and O W, 123). It has become evident that human activities are the single most cause of climate change, even the government of US has at last admitted to this fact. During the past few years, the Arctic environment has warmed at alarming rate, and scientist predict that it is still going to continue by ...

MEMORANDUM

This paper presents a proposal to study the level of energy efficiency in existing commercial buildings in Norway. It contains a backgroung, hypothesis, methodology, and expected conclusions.

Energy Efficiency in Existing Commercial Buildings

1 Background
In recent years, private sectors as well as government sectors have become increasingly aware of the impact that climate change and severe winters have on high energy prices. Buildings in Norway utilize a high level of energy and thus there is great scope for implementing eco-friendly upgrades for energy conservation. Most households and companies in Norway rely on electrcity to provide heating facilities. As a result, there is a shortage of electricity during the ...

Introduction

When looked at from a life cycle perspective, international shipping is an activity that causes enormous damage to the environment. Furthermore, international shipping is widely accepted since it’s the cheapest mode of transport, large manufacturers greatly depend on these shipping lines. Consequently, the wide use of shipping lines globally leads to massive environmental pollution not only during their operation time but also including the times these vessels are being made (Therivel, 2004). During their manufacture, large quantities of raw materials are being extracted from the environment; moreover, the processes involved also pollute the environment (Schryver, 2010).
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Introduction

The world is currently experiencing a rapid pace of globalization. Globalization, in general, offers a more positive than negative set of effects to society. It makes countries more interconnected. The actual advantages of this worldwide phenomenon, in fact, come from the international interconnectivity that it creates.
With a more globalized international marketplace, trade between two or more countries regardless of their geographical location becomes a lot easier. At some point, it may also become cheaper as more and more infrastructure projects get developed in anticipation of the emergence of a world that is so interconnected that countries cannot, especially ...

Introduction

When a substance is termed as organic, it means that it is produced using through environmentally friendly methods. Ideally, organic substances are not artificial. Organic substances are environmentally friendly. A produce is something that is created. Therefore, organic produce refers to substances that are produced by methods of organic farming. Organic farming does not encourage the excessive use of modern inputs. These inputs include synthetic pesticides and fertilizers that are composed of excess chemicals (Gupta, 2007). Ideally, there is a difference between organic foods and conventional foods. Organic products are produced in compliance with organic standards that are set by the ...

1. Observation and background information
One of the major agents of global environmental change is deforestation. Deforestation is a consequence of land use change which is often affected by both biophysical and socioeconomic factors. Human decisions heavily influence land use in response to global markets.
Geist and Lambin (143) noted that tropical forests are disappearing because of pressures coming from both local and regional scale having synergistic effects in different parts of the world. Human activities such as agricultural expansion, human population dynamics and agricultural policies have direct and indirect impact on forest cover change. Deforestation in the ...

Econometric investigation of climate change on forestation and its impact on international timber supply and demand (i.e. pricing) shows competitive advantage in wood-based biofuels, as well as potential positive effects on temperature and growth into the future (Chimeli et al. 2011). Although definitive arguments about the atmospheric relationship between GHG emissions, climate change and forestation are few, the potential for an ecological equilibrium relevant to an economic one is found in market relations.

Hypothesis

The general perspective that global climate change has an impact on forestation; and that this effect can be evidenced is found in scholarship within the field ...

- Issue
The Barn Owl is listed as an endangered species not only in Canada but also in the United States. Considering that every member of the ecosystem plays a key role in the ecosystem, it is important that this bird species be protected from extinction. Increased destruction of the habitat occupied by this species has been cited as one of the key factors leading to the decline of this species. Hollow tree trunks that have acted as habitats to this bird species have over time become limited in Northern America (Campbell 123).
The clearing of land for ...

I. Title
This paper seeks to examine the environmental impacts of major road projects in Ghana and the mitigation measures being laid in place. The key research questions that this research proposal seeks to answer is the gap between the environmental impacts and the mitigation efforts being put in place both in the short term and in the long run. The second important question that this research proposal seeks to answer is the ways in which the mitigation measures already in place can be improved in terms of the outcome and durability.
II. Overview of Research
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