The Indian Ocean is the youngest of the five major oceans in the world and is third largest among them. Earlier known as “Eastern Ocean” or “Eastern Star,” it was named after India. Here are some amazing facts about the Indian Ocean to boost your IQ level. Fact 1: The Area The Indian Ocean covers …
Coral reefs
Lagoons are very common coastal features found globally. The word “Lagoon” is derived from the Italian laguna that refers to the Lagoon of Venice, the waters around Venice. These are the shallow bodies of water separated from a larger body of water like ocean by barrier islands, sandbars, coral reefs, or other natural barriers. Lagoons …
Marine is the largest biome in the world. It takes up a whopping 70% of the Earth and accounts for 90% of the world’s water supply. This biome boasts more than 230 distinct species. The Marine biome is characterized by salty waters that have a lot of biodiversity making up numerous complex ecosystems. The marine …
Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world in terms of weight and depth. It covers more than one third of the surface of the Earth and contains more than half of its volume of water. It is usually done, artificially, a division from the line of Equator: the North Pacific and the South Pacific. …
This short, informational list creates new awareness on the need to protect your local coral reefs, whether they are simply visible as small rock pools or part of the listed natural wonders of the world. In all cases, the protection of these natural habitats of small flora and fauna, barely visible or unseen, is vital …
Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments. The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms …
Overpopulation is the state whereby the human population rises to an extent exceeding the carrying capacity of the ecological setting. In an overpopulated environment, the numbers of people might be more than the available essential materials for survival such as transport, water, shelter, food or social amenities. This regularly contributes to environmental deterioration, worsening in …
There is a plethora of negative effects that global warming has on the planet, as well as human, animal, and plant life. Although not all of the causes of global warming are human-made, it is important to understand the impact that humans do have on global climate, as well as what effects come with that. …