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Overfishing in North America, 2002.
Discussion of the history of overfishing, its effects on the ecological system and some possible remedies.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 75.95
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Overfishing has been part of the human relationship with rivers, lakes, and oceans as long as there have been people taking food from the water. As has happened with most of the natural resources of the world, man has developed a pattern of depleting the supply in one area and then moving to another to repeat the pattern. It is the purpose of this paper to illustrate the effects of overfishing along the East Coast of North America in order to provide a history of the problem, demonstrate the effects of overfishing, and suggest remedies.
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Overfishing, 2004.
A look at the international, environmental problem of overfishing, its consequences and possible solutions.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 16.95
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This paper addresses the environmental problem of overfishing from a global perspective, explaining that it is an international problem that requires international solutions. The paper explores the biological nature of the problem and possible solutions.
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"According to Udy Bell, writing for "UN Chronicle", over fishing refers to the practice of commercial fishing which depletes a fishery by catching so many adult fish that not enough remain to breed and replenish the population. Bell notes that fishing is central to the livelihood and food security of about million people, especially in the developing world. Bell adds that one out of five people depend on fish as their primary source of protein. Concerns regarding overfishing were addressed at the World Summit on Sustainable Development..."
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The Depletion of Fish Stocks from Overfishing, 1995.
This paper discusses the depletion of fish stocks from overfishing: History, statistics, ecosystems, examples, causes & effects, industry factors, technology, pollution and regulation.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 16 sources, £ 95.95
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"Throughout recorded history, humans have exploited marine resources. One of the earliest known maritime societies occurred along the Baltic Sea approximately 10,000 years ago. These Mesolithic era fishermen did not regulate their fisheries. Because their populations were small, early fishermen did not alter their marine resources. Hence there was never a need for them to constrain their practices. In more recent times, however, the fishing industry has grown to massive proportions. Following the second world war, it took mechanized fleets only 20 years to treble the world's annual fish production. In 1989, the total sea catch amounted to over 86 million metric tons. This increase in fishing, however, has had a devastating effect on the ... "
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The Sustainability Movement, 2006.
An in-depth look at the sustainability movement and the current ecological and environmental issues.
3,323 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the sustainability movement. Specifically, the paper discusses the definition of the sustainability movement, reviews examples of the movement and focuses on sustainability and natural resources. The paper reports that the sustainability movement is gaining ground in the United States and around the world. The paper goes on to discuss how, in order for the planet and her people to survive, the world's people must embrace the sustainability movement, for modern man is using up the Earth's resources at an alarming, and perhaps catastrophic rate.
Outline:
I. Introduction
a. Thesis Statement
II. Define Sustainability
a. Use national and International Definitions.
b. Also Define Sustainability and Natural Resources.
III. Describe the Sustainability Movement
a. Biodiversity
b. Ecology
c. Community
d. Commerce
e. Natural Resources
f. Biosphere
IV. Biodiversity
a. Describe how Biodiversity and Sustainability Support One
Another.
b. Use "biodiversity in food" to Show How Consumers can make a
Difference When They Buy Food.
V. Sustainability and Natural Resources
a. Describe how the natural world works in relationship to
sustainability.
b. Discuss the Overfishing of the Oceans.
c. Discuss Genetic Crops
d. Discuss the Natural World and the Effects of Global Warming.
e. Discuss Other Natural Resource Issues, such as Animals
Displaced by Global Warming and Other Issues.
f. Problems
g. Application of Elements.
VI. Education and Sustainability
a. Use Goodall Institute information to show how educating
children now can create future sustainability leaders.
VII. Create new sustainability project that has to do with natural
resources. (Create a local, accepted currency.)
a. Identify and Describe Project.
b. Explain how to pitch it to community, including businesses it
would affect.
c. Problems and Solutions.
VIII. Conclusion
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"Creating the program relies on support from local businesses and banks, and thus, it would need to be "pitched" to local businesses and banks. The most difficult aspect of convincing others would be that the community currencies work, and help grow local businesses. Using models on the east coast as an example of successful programs should be an aspect of the pitch. For example, Ithaca, New York created "Ithaca Hours" which are worth $10 (the average hourly wage in Ithaca). The dollars became so popular that local credit union employees took part of their salaries in "Hours," and a newspaper grew to advertise participating businesses and offer low-cost ads for businesses who accepted the Hours. Many other communities have created their own currencies as well, and the models for these endeavors should be used to convince the local community that it can work and it can help the economy (Swann and Witt). "
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Coral Reef Decline, 2004.
An introduction and summary of the nature of coral reef decline in oceans across the world.
1,943 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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The paper addresses the importance and value of coral ecosystems and details human-induced threats that are currently affecting corals such as overfishing, direct disturbance, coral bleaching, eutrophication and global climate change. The paper also briefly outlines recommended strategies for managing coral ecosystems in the future. Includes pictures.
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"In the world's oceans, coral reef ecosystems contribute to a large portion of the biodiversity of marine life. Besides the living corals themselves, many plants and animals such as fish, algae, bacteria and invertebrates depend on the coral as habitat. Yet in recent years, coral reef ecosystems have declined and changed at alarming rates, leaving scientists trying to decipher the exact workings of these ecosystems and the causes of decline. Some recent suggestions on the factors contributing to reef change are overfishing, disease, large-scale disturbance events, global climate change (namely ozone depletion and global warming), pollution, overharvesting and overpopulation. Global warming in particular has been singled out as the greatest current threat to corals and is considered to play a key role in coral bleaching, an effect which can ultimately lead to mortality of corals. With the marine environment continually changing, coral reefs throughout the world, as well as the diverse array of life they support, are seriously threatened."
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The Reintroduction of Salmon to Western Pomerania, 2005.
Looks at the various issues relating to salmon in the Western Pomeranian area.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper examines the issues related to the loss of salmon in Western Pomerania due to a number of reasons, including overfishing. The paper shows that these issues have created the necessity to reintroduce salmon to the rivers within this area so that increased biodiversity and water life may evolve and continue to thrive in order to contribute to the ecosystem as a whole.
From the Paper
"In Poland, there has been a drastic loss in Salmon within rivers due to a number of circumstances, including but not limited to excessive fishing in this region, which has depleted the supply of salmon to an astonishing level (Domagala & Gruszka). Because the salmon species in question, the Wild Baltic Salmon, is particularly susceptible to environmental conditions, the reintroduction process must be managed slowly and carefully in order to thrive (Domagala and Gruszka). There are a number of reasons that the Wild Baltic Salmon disappeared from this region, and the difficulties that will be encountered in enabling these species to breed once again in this area is difficult to describe. The following discussion will identify the various causes of this elimination phenomenon from Western Pomerania, and will address the steps taken to reintroduce these fish to rivers within the region."
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Depletion of Coral Reefs, 2005.
A study of the reasons for the depletion of the coral reefs worldwide.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper researches the depletion of coral reefs worldwide. The paper first examines how coral reefs are formed. Then the paper discusses the numerous factors that are depleting the reefs, which are: pollution, overfishing, blast fishing, cyanide fishing, temperature changes, sediment runoff, nutrient runoff, shrimp farming, trade in coral and aquarium fish, and clearing of mangrove forests.
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