1.) According to the UK ocean acidification research programme, if we continue emitting CO2 at the same rate, by 2100 ocean will increase by about what percentage? (35)
2.) If atmospheric CO2 levels rise slowly, the oceans can compensate by doing what? (35)
3.) When Chris Langdon published his Results for his experiment in 2000, what was he able to show regarding coral reef organisms? (37)
4.) According to Flannery, you cannot really study acidification in isolation due to the fact that its impacts may be greater or lesser depending on what? (39)
5.) What are some of the uses of seaweed beyond that of consumption? (41)
6.) What happens over a period of weeks after the ejection of the algae from the coral polyps? (44)
7.) What is the concern revolving around the phenomenon of the "pizzly"? (47)
8.) What is the "third pole" and why are the species living there exceptionally vulnerable in a warming world? (50-51)
9.) What is considered to be one of the habitats being hardest hit by climate change, with some suffering up to 87% mortality rates due to changes derived from climate change? (53)
10.) According to a detailed study published in 2014, what is considered to be the single most important factor of current global extinction rates? (54)
DQ's:
1. Do you believe that if there were an increase in the amount of seaweed farms near ecosystems sensitive to ocean acidification, the rate which those ecosystems were being killed could be reduced to the point that they could recover?
2. Do you think that media exposure of endangered species has any impact on whether or not they will be preserved and saved and if so how can the media be further utilized to raise an awareness that could actually actively assist the survival of threatened species, both lovable and unlovable?
Do you believe that if there were an increase in the amount of seaweed farms near ecosystems sensitive to ocean acidification, the rate which those ecosystems were being killed could be reduced to the point that they could recover?
ReplyDeleteI would say that while it is possible that could be the case, we also need to focus on the root cause of the issue. It may work and prove useful but it will be a never ending cycle if we dont address the causes of acidification to begin with. If both were done at the same time then I feel it could be a very beneficial step
Do you think that media exposure of endangered species has any impact on whether or not they will be preserved and saved and if so how can the media be further utilized to raise an awareness that could actually actively assist the survival of threatened species, both lovable and unlovable?
ReplyDeleteMedia exposure has a lot to do with it because thats how people from different parts of the world become aware of the issue and can join the movement adding their voice to the voices that we need to preserve or save this species. I think the media just reporting on some of the threatened species would help and focus on any species that needs it and not just focus on the cool ones or the cute ones.