Ocean Term Papers Samples For Students

What is the interaction between personal freedom and infringement of people’s liberty? Well, in order to understand this association, it is important to go back in time. Personal freedom is based on the maxim of liberty, and this was envisaged by early philosophers such as John Stuart Mill. The maxim of individual liberty envisions that individuals have the freedom of choice and make decisions without any restrictions. Most western democracies have taken measures to safeguard personal freedom as a fundamental right, and this has seen the protection of personal freedom by most constitutions in the world. Nevertheless, personal freedom ...

Causation of Climate Change

The world’s climate system is composed of five elements that include hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, cry sphere, and biosphere. It varies naturally with time and is dependent on the incoming and outgoing energy which determine the optimal balance of the earth’s energy. These determinants constitute factors that cause climate variation that result in either warmer or colder states. This result into a phenomenon referred to as climate change. This is a condition, in which, the earth experiences adjustments in its weather that occurs over a period. This essay provides a detailed analysis of the causes, characteristics, and the impacts of climate change ...

Introduction

This term paper explores the issue of rising sea levels, the likely causes, and the effects the rise is having now and may have in the future on our planet. Specifically, the effects discussed include on the land, the world’s freshwater resources, the animal and plant life, and the human race. The paper also considers current and potential longer-term solutions needed to deal with the problem and its effects. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for dealing with rising sea levels, in order to minimize the effects discussed.

Identification of the Problems

Although there are differences of opinion regarding the primary cause(s) ...

Introduction

Plate tectonics is important because it explains the reasons for the deformation of Earth’s surface. Plate Tectonics theory assumes that the Earth’s surface was broken into several small plates and the plates have collided with each other to form the continents. The theory explains that the oceans and continents also move in addition to the tectonic plates. It also explains the global distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plate tectonics explains the major features of the earth, such as the continents and oceans, the earthquakes and volcanoes and the mountains and valleys. The theory explained that the ...

Abstract

The amount of trash on Oahu’s beaches has been increasing over the past decade. This paper will examine the different causes and potential detrimental outcomes of the increased amount of pollution on the beaches in Oahu. Utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative observational techniques as well as scholarly research, the conclusion has been drawn that the problems on Oahu are a combination of a variety of factors. Research suggests that the pollution is the result of poor waste management, human carelessness, and contamination from the portion of the ocean known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”
When people imagine ...

Impact of Benjamin Franklin's Charts of the Golf Stream on the Shipping Industry

The Gulf Stream is a gigantic current that flows from the Mexican Gulf, past the Florida Peninsula, U.S. East Coast and up to Cape Hatteras. The current then flows across the Atlantic towards Iceland, British Isles, and to Norway. Viewed from the Straits of Florida, the stream has a width of approximately forty miles. Its speed can go as high as five miles per hour (4.3 nautical knots). As the current flows into North Atlantic, the width widens and can increase to up to hundreds of miles at some points (Richardson 51). The amount of water carried by the ...

Question 1

What is the biological pump as it relates to the ocean?
The biological pump as it relates to the ocean is the removal of carbon (IV) oxide from the atmosphere into the deep ocean, driven by photosynthesis, where an approximated 20 to 40 % of the carbon, which has been fixed by phytoplankton, is transported to the deep ocean .

Where did this study take place? Why is this area important?

The study took place in the Southern Ocean. The area is important because it is fundamental for the control of the carbon in the atmosphere. In addition, the area is rich in nutrients that contain a lot of nitrogen coupled with ...

Iron Whale

(3 Points) What is the biological pump as it relates to the ocean?
The process of obtaining carbon dioxide molecules from the atmosphere is influenced by the biological pump. This pump increases the carbon dioxide molecules in the deeper parts of the ocean which results to the decrease in the atmospheric carbon dioxide by turning and incorporating the carbon dioxide molecules into living matter or phytoplankton. Upon fixation of the molecule into the phytoplankton, the organism starts to descend to the deeper levels of the earth due to gravity (Earth guide, n.p.).
(3 Points) Where did this study take ...

Storm heading towards Alaska is “Sandy” of 2012, bringing cold to Canada. The headline that flashed on November 7, 2014 in Global News portrays a worrisome image of entire Canada. During, the period of October 1, 2014 to November 15, 2014 Canada encountered drastic weather changes resulting from an amalgamation of number of weather phenomena. Playing the role of protagonist, Nuri and Gonazalo were the primary cause of a number of weather changes in Canada. Interestingly, Nuri having its origin from North Pacific Ocean struck the American continent from eastern end. Even, more interesting fact being that both of them were ...

Introduction

Mining activities can pose serious environmental and health implications. Although, these environmental and health hazards can be mitigated and effectively managed through sound engineering and environmental practices, these environmental and health issues associated with mining operations could not be totally eradicated. In general, there are three major players in the mining industry: the company, which include the employees and the stockholders; the regulatory bodies, which include the government and other national and international environmental organizations; and the community, which are not directly related to the mining industry, but is impacted by its operations. Each one of these stakeholders has ...

A reality that has been always considered a hoax by many as they believe global warming is because of the changing nature of the Universe and how the planet rotates. Global Warming is real because while it could be naturally influenced, the concentrations of the greenhouse effect emmissions causes the rays of the Sun to remain on earth, further influencing climate.
The dispute that rages over this issue is unresolved because “experts” have shown “proofs” (for and against) based on scientific data. Supporters of the non-existence of Global Warming, basically offer the arguments as that the climate has changed ...

Introduction

Cyclones have been affecting populations throughout the world for a very a long time. From Southeast Asia, the Americas, the Western Pacific, and now so often the Island of Madagascar, cyclones have been having a significant influence on people, societies, and nations for centuries. For instance, over the last century alone, tropical storms have affected more than 629 million people and caused an estimated 1.33 million deaths in this timeframe (Doocy, Dick, Daniela, and Kirsch). Whereas the effects of cyclones on humans are widespread and devastating, studies show that this trend is poised to continue due to factors such ...

The paths of water through the hydrologic cycle

One of the most fundamental principles in hydrology and ecology is the hydrologic cycle. This cycle represents the process of water circulations from the oceans, atmosphere, land and back to the ocean. The energy driving the cycle is from the solar/sun and forces of gravity. The process is continuous, and is a global wide process ensuring that every water drop on earth is part of the system (Harper et al n.d).

At the beginning of the process, water from the seas, lakes, wetlands, rivers gain energy from the sun and get transferred to the atmosphere as vapor. The sun provides ...

Migratory History It is said that ethnic Chinese first appeared on the western shores of North America during the period of the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, which is about between 1521 to 1815. They had accepted commissions as being businessmen, sailors and fishermen on the Spanish galleons that traversed the Pacific Ocean between the Philippines and Mexico (Brownstone, 2). Several numbers of ethnic Chinese were able to reach California as this state was still the territory of Mexico until 1848. Future expeditions to Vancouver by John Meares, a British fur trader, brought more Chinese into Vancouver around ...

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Although the United States of America became an independent country not so long ago there was a long history that preceded the mentioned event that happened in 1776. In this paper the history of the pre-independent USA will be explored.
It is believed that the indigenous people have been coming to America from Asia for thousands of years in the gap between 15 and 50 thousand years ago, when the modern Bering Strait did not yet exist and the two continents were connected with land. Reliable evidence of their presence in the United States was received throughF the findings ...

The Physics of Tsunamis

Humans have known about the destructive force of tsunamis for a long time, however, until the devastating tsunami incident in Indian Ocean in 2004 not much international effort was put into the research and development of methods and tools to effectively predict, warn and mitigate the upcoming disaster. The topic of creating an effective early warning system for the areas threatened by tsunamis is very important, but this paper focuses on the physics behind the processes of the formation and propagation of the tsunami waves which, in fact, is the basic knowledge required for developing the warning systems mentioned ...

Question No. 1

Obviously, worker protections have come a long way since the days when young children were working twelve hours a day, six days a week, in Dickensian factories. However, the simple fact is that there are too many people who are still struggling to make ends meet, working at wages that are going to keep them in poverty. If a company is going to employ people at low wages, it should not compound the damage by giving them working conditions that are harsh and unfair. The theory of virtue ethics is one that justifies not only the passage of the ...

Introduction: Hurricanes are common disasters in US causing maximum damage in the coastal community. They are the worst and costliest of all national disaster and can sometimes extends to areas far away from the coast. Hurricanes are defined as giant, spiraling tropical storms, with a wind speed of over 160miles/hr. Force generated by the storm, can cause catastrophic damage to houses, buildings and causes landfall. It can kill humans, animals and destroy natural landscape. (Parker & Shapiro, 2008)
Hurricanes in US, has its origin ether in Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricane season in Atlantic, begins in June and ends ...

Authors: Bror Jonsson, Nina Jonsson and Ander G. Finstad

Source: Journal of Animal Ecology
Age of maturity is a very important aspect of growth and development that has been at the forefront of many scientific experiments over the years. Berrigan and Charnov(Berrigan & Charnov, 1994) first came up with a postulate on how the size and age of maturity of reptile and fishes were interrelated. Berrigan and Charnov through their paper, created a scientific puzzle wherein, the growth is positively correlated to slight increase in temperature, therefore creating a positive slope in the size-to-age at maturity reaction norm. On the other hand, if food is the deciding factor and not temperature, ...

It might seem strange that a lot of Americans are not even aware of the second war for independence (that is the other name for the war of 1812). However if we think about it, one can find quite a few reasons that have caused such ignorance among people. The war of 1812 has a very compound roots, extremely confusing course, and in addition to all of it the outcome of the war is also hard to understand, as both sides consider themselves to be winners. The war happened during the so-called stagnation period in the history of the US, the period ...

The PRADA

The Prada Group is a company that was started by a family of two Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli as a family business in 1930s. The company expanded over years to become one of the leaders in the world’s design, production and distribution of commodities for luxury uses. The main luxury commodities that the company deals in include; handbags, footwear, small goods of leather, goods that are designed for ready-to-wear purposes, eyewear, accessories and fragrances. Most of the international most prestigious brands are owned by the Prada Group. These brands include; Prada, Car Shoe, Miu Miu, and Church’s (Carroll, & Buchholtz ...

Christopher Columbus acquired the name Cristoforo Colombo, which translates to Christopher Columbus. Columbus appeared in the historical ground at his youth age when he engaged in various activities that realized substantial historical relevance in future. Columbus remarkable activity includes his decision of navigating to the west by sea rather than to the east by land. His first voyage landed him Bahamas in 1492. This trip is of historical significance because it provided him with the opportunity of interacting with various local groups such as the Taino. Furthermore, he explored Cuba and Hispaniola before setting back to Spain with examples ...

Introduction to International Issues

The Bureau of African Affairs (p. 1) describes the geography of Somalia as a territory which is almost covered by a desert. Somalia has also rain reason by monsoon. The rate for well-educated people is 37.8% and their general health is poor because of malnutrition, HIV, and AIDS. Somalia does not have enough natural resources and they have difficult challenge for development. The International Medical Corps (p. 1) also describes East African countries like Somalia with serious problem about famine. The Somalis who seriously face famine are estimated to be about 13.3 million people (p. 1). The International Medical Corps estimates ...

An overview of Spain

Spain is a sovereign state located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The country which is officially known as the Kingdom of Spain is bordered to the south east by the Mediterranean Sea, by France and Andorra to the north and by Atlantic Ocean and Portugal to the west. Spain covers an area of 504,750 square kilometers (194,884 square miles) including Canary Islands and the Balearic (Worldwide Governance Indicators, 2011). It is the second largest country in both the European Union and Western Europe after France. In Europe, it is the fourth largest country after Russia, Ukraine, ...