Monitoring and Assessing the Ecological Risk of Metals in Sediments
Marine sediments represent sinks for heavy metal contamination. Creatures such as marine bivalves (oysters and mussels) feed on sediments and so can …
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How the Food Chain in the Rainforest Works
A food chain is a system within an ecological community in which every living organism depends on another body for its subsistence. In an ecosystem …
Continue ReadingFish Diversity in West African Rivers Interesting Facts
The diverse fish population in West African rivers boasts fascinating species from the tiniest fish to the West African manatee. Between freshwater …
Continue ReadingList of Five Basic & Immediate Needs for Physical Human Survival
What do human beings need to physically survive? This list presents the five very basic physical items that people need to survive on this Earth. This …
Continue ReadingSeafloor Spreading: Why the Ocean Floor is Getting Bigger
Why should anyone care that the seafloor is spreading? What does it mean to me? Well, the simple answer is that when the seafloor spreads it causes …
Continue ReadingThe Colors of Fall: Why do Leaves Change Colors in Autumn?
Every year, for those lucky enough to experience it, between late September and early November trees undergo a process of change that is both …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Habitat of a White Swan? Features and Behaviors of This Graceful Creature
Did you know that the swan you see in Tennessee may be a different species than the white swan that appears in the Northern section of the country? …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Primary Productivity? A Definition and Explanation
What is primary productivity? Primary producers are the organisms that form the base of the food chain by creating biomass through the processes of …
Continue ReadingAll About the West African Dwarf Crocodile
Deep in the swampy forests of West Africa, lies the dwarf crocodile, a miniature version of their large crocodile relatives. The crocodiles are so …
Continue ReadingImportant Facts about Radon and the Mystery of the High Emissions
What seems to be the problem with radon that the US. Surgeon General ranks it as the second leading cause of lung cancer? There are warnings about …
Continue ReadingLearning About Hydrothermal Vents and Their Creation and Role in Supporting Ocean Life
Deeper than even the light of the Sun can reach there is a cauldron bubbling up a life giving essence. Hydrothermal vents are among the most unique …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of the Causes and Prevention of Waterborne Disease
U.S. authorities have successfully combated several cases of waterborne diseases; yet other forms of pathogens still pose considerable threats to …
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