Coastal dead zones are areas in the marine environment that are too depleted of oxygen to support life. Although there are natural cycles of oxygen depletion in major water basins around the world, the seasonal cycle of water warming and nutrient movement from rivers and lakes is being aggravated by human actions. Human pollution from [...]
Sea Grass Ecosystem as Threatened as Tropical Rainforests
According to the National Academy of Sciences, 70% of all marine life is somehow dependent on sea grass beds for their existence. They provide a habitat and food for various forms of endangered marine life and absorb large quantities of carbon dioxide. Sea grass beds reduce the wave energy that reaches coastlines, increases water quality [...]
The End of a Financial Era?
It seems to be the end of an era. In the past, regions were dominated by great rulers that held most of the power. Today great corporations and financial institutions hold such great power that their influence can be likened to that of past rulers. But right now we are witnessing the fall of the [...]
