Seagrass

Actions on nesting beaches $9,800,000 Actions in marine environment $54,000,000 *$145,700,000 of these costs are shared with actions identified in the Loggerhead Recovery Plan.” [http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/recovery/turtle_green_atlantic.pdf] Even though nothing was listed as being directly affected by the recovery plan, it could be argued that there are micro issues with the way it is being tackled. In my opinion, I do not feel like the green sea turtle has a huge role in the ecosystem, even though according to worldwildlife.org, “Green turtles graze on seagrasses and algae, which maintains the seagrass beds and makes them more productive (much like mowing the lawn to keep it healthy). Seagrass consumed by green turtles is quickly digested and becomes available as recycled nutrients to the many species of plants and animals that live in the sea grass ecosystem. Seagrass beds also function as nurseries for several species of invertebrates and fish, many of which are of considerable value to commercial fisheries and therefore important to human food security.” There are many other species, as well as other subspecies of turtles and marine life which probably preform the same ecological role, yet I still think if green sea turtles were to go extinct, it would be a great loss in biodiversity. Even though there are many laws in place protecting the turtles, there are always loopholes, especially when it comes to the black market and poached eggs. However, there are some…

Seagrass Company Audit Seagrass Company employs Carol Jones, an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to conduct the organization’s annual accounting audit. In conducting accounting audits, auditors employ sampling strategies of key general ledger accounts and transactions to determine the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of data, and detect potential misstatements and fraudulent activities. Examination of Ms. Jones’ completed audit reveals incorrect assumptions,…

The Great Barrier Reef's inhabitants are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change that alter their communities, habitat and food sources. All the species are equally important so they all had to figure out a way to survive anything to global warming to the yearly cold winters. There are about 15 different species of whale in the Great Barrier Reef alone, most of them migrate north while the southern hemisphere have their winter to breed. So while they are staying at the Great Barrier…

Biotic factors are the living organisms of an ecosystem, the Bay has approximately 757 native species including, 398 birds, 97 reptiles and over 2344 plants (…). Moreton bay has a rich diversity of biotic and abiotic factors which interact with each other. Extensive mangroves and tidal flats support and shelter fish, birds and other wildlife (State of Queensland, 2015). Sandflats provide roosting sites for migratory birds and seagrass beds nurture fish, shellfish, dugong and turtles (State of…

example is the great blue heron in the seagrass ecosystem. The seagrass ecosystem is a very diverse and flourishing ecosystem. This ecosystem is a strong top-down controlled community that relies on the apex predators to protect the primary produces from being completely consumed (Huang, Essak and O’Connor, 2015). In British Colombia the great blue heron is being studied to see how much they control the ecosystem. Over the past few years the population of the great blue herons in the area have…

for how marine animals survive and thrive in the ocean. The salinity of the Pacific Ocean is 32-37 parts per thousand and the marine life gets affected by the density of the ocean water and the intake of the saltwater. These are the abiotic factors of the Pacific Ocean that affect the organisms living in the ecosystem. There are many plants and animals in the Pacific Ocean, these organisms can be categorized into 4 different levels, producers, herbivores, small predators and apex predators.…

mangroves and have sandy to muddy bottoms. The population decrease has been caused from a combination of habitat degradation, mortality from commercial and recreational fishing, and persecution by shellfish farmers. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as Vulnerable. Its range includes some of the most developed areas in Australia, where there is extensive land reclamation, water pollution, and construction of flood mitigation barriers on rivers.…

prove that sharks are imperative for a clean and healthy ocean. Sharks eliminate other primary consumers that otherwise would not have any predators. This keeps the ecosystem in balance because smaller species of wildlife in the ocean can flourish, ultimately keeping the ocean clean. Sharks also target injured and diseased fish quite often, ultimately limiting diseases. Sharks are also responsible for keeping other consumers in check. For example, some “sharks like to hunt in shallow waters…

• Blue-ringed octopuses usually appear as pale-brown in colour and can only be identified from different octopi from the bright blue rings. • The size of the octopus is around 15 cm at a maximum. • The blue ringed octopus is found in subtropical waters off eastern coast of Australia, south of the Great Barrier Reef around Bundy and back down towards New South Wales area. • The blue ringed octopus has a small beak which is located on the underside of the head that contains the poison in the…

in an area, which in turn affects other species in the food web. Conservation and management of coastal fisheries production needs this interconnectedness considered (Waltham et sl., 2015). Tourism in the GBR contributes about $5 billion to the Australian economy and provides jobs for 63000 people and as such is one of Australia’s most valuable assets. With 1.6 million people visiting the GBR each year, tourism is a threat potentially damaging the coral reef and disturbing species within this…