In Island Packet’s article “How plastic almost killed this Lowcountry sea turtle” by Delayna Earley, readers are informed about the discovery of a dead sea turtle that was recently treated at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, South Carolina. The image is effective in responding to the rhetorical situation in which plastic debris are proven to be harmful to marine life and so articles like Earley’s are written to inform others about how damaging plastic is. The exigence of the article is about how plastic pollution is harmful for the ocean. Throughout the years, there has been an increase in the advocacy being mindful of plastic waste and on using less plastic materials.
The Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtles tend to nest in the eastern side of the the sea on the coasts of Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Turkey, and parts of northeast Libya and Egypt (Zbinden, Aebischer, Margaritoulis, Arlettaz, 2007). The female adult Loggerheads lay eggs on the beach (terrestrial ecosystem), preferably with coarse sand and a steep incline. The beaches tend to be wide with low dunes in the rear and flat sandy shorelines. However, this is a generalization. Detailed characteristics of the beaches can vary greatly between regions.
For this assignment, I chose to research the migratory patterns of one of the largest reptiles on Earth, the Leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea. The average adult leatherback turtle can weigh up to a thousand pounds and measure from 4-8 feet in length! This great size allows them to tolerate cooler water temperatures than any other sea turtle. D. coriacea have the broadest distribution of all sea turtle species and they can be found throughout the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. This large range is due to the migratory habits of the leatherback turtles, which are pelagic wanderers that swim great distances to tropical and subtropical coastal regions of the world to feed, mate, and nest.
Imagine majestic trees, green fields, and clean water. Imagine teepees, snapping turtles, and animal skins. Now, imagine blood stains, betrayal, and transformation. Does this literature accurately reflect and/or influence the Native American experience? These are the beliefs and experiences of the Native Americans in the story “The World on the Turtle's Back.”
Rising seas threaten sea turtle populations. This project was supported by organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation, the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Oceana, Florida Wildlife Federation, the Florida Climate Institute, The Sea to Shore Alliance, and several others. Go to aheadofthetide.org to learn more. In some of the footage, many will recognize much of the beach and aerial footage in South Ponte Vedra and Vilano Beach. Melanie Cavanaugh (from South Ponte Vedra Turtle Patrol) and Scott make a brief cameo in Chapter 6.
To test the hypothesis, the researchers measured the turtle’s heart rates, body weights, and food consumption. Complete blood cell counts and fecal corticosterone tests were also performed on the turtles. Behavioral measurements were recorded using video monitoring. The results of the study supported the
Dr. Tom Regan emphasizes that “The other animals humans eat, use in science, hunt, trap, exploit in a variety of ways, have a life of their own that is of importance to them apart form their utility to us.” In the article “A Change of Heart about Animals” by Jeremy Rifkin deals with the way we view animals. It also deals with the fact that they are more like us then we want to believe. So, should we be treating animals the way we do? From my point of view I would have to agree with Rifkin on the fact that animals are more like us then we want to believe and on the fact that we should be treating them differently.
There are several legislations governing wildlife protection in United State. Among them are Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), Lacey Act 1900, Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Eliminate, Neutralize and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act. US is also a signatory to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The widely recognized and best-known wildlife protection law in US is the ESA which has currently listed approximately 2,300 species including foreign species. Among species listed in ESA are birds, fish, mussels, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrate, plants and insects.
That would be a boring world to live in, wouldn 't it? Even though animals aren’t as important as humans are, they still make the world a better and more interesting place, and we also need them to
In the book The Kind Diet, Alicia Silverstone states, “Every little kid is born with an innate love of animals. Animals are complete and individual creatures, each with a distinct personality, and children connect with that.” If there is any value that I have held to be true for almost my entire life, it is that all sentient beings should be cherished. My love for animals was evident from the start. Back when I lived in Argentina, I would play with any living organism I came across: farm animals, my family’s three dogs, insects, and even arachnids.
In the story “The Earth on Turtles Back” it explores a very nurturing and unique way that the earth was created. The original idea was brought on by the Native Americans but is retold by the authors. It explores the idea that animals and dreams helped start the building of earth. Within the story you find some very shaping and well-fitting themes. The themes with in “The Earth on Turtles Back” are one thing must end for another to begin, importance of animals, and belief in dreams.
I. Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Do you like animals? Have you ever thought about why people do experiments on animals? Have you thought about is it moral to do that? You may think it depends.
Leather Back Turtle and its correlation with Human’s Food and Water Resourcing Activities. Species Description Weight: Adult: up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg) Hatchling: 1.5-2 ounces (40-50 g) Length: Adult: 6.5 feet (2 m)
Wildlife Conservation is often seen as a bad thing, but if you look at it from my perspective, then it is actually a good thing. People think of it as holding wild animals captive, but we are actually protecting them from poachers. The purpose of Wildlife Conservation is to protect the animals in danger, which I am in agreement 110%. Other people argue that we shouldn’t have conservations, but they don’t know the harm that can happen to unprotected animals.
These type of animals are very dangerous to take care of and require a lot of responsibility. First of all, just like us, animals also mature. In addition, They can cause many dangers and diseases. FInally, many are not responsible enough to take care of another living species.
