Essays on Ecology Page 2

Graduate School and the influences that shaped the decision HS5002 Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior Bronfrenbenner’s Ecological Theory Urie Bronfrenbenner (1971-2005) developed the ecological theory, which illustrates how a child’s development and life choices are influenced by their environment. Bronfenbrenner categorized his theory into four levels: the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem….

Over the past thirty years, there have been few effective endeavors to restore endangered species to viable populations. One instance is the black footed ferret, scientifically identified as Mustela nigripes, which was once deemed the most endangered mammal in the United States. This tiny carnivorous creature is similar in size to a mink and primarily…

In the original Greek, “oikos” means “house.” So, ecology is “the study of the house,” the place where you live, or the environment which technically includes all those factors, both non-living and living, that affect an organism. Ecology then is the study of the interactions of organisms in their environment, which includes both the living…

Carbon dioxide (), after the industrial revolution has risen by approximately one third. Since 1990, temperatures globally have risen by 0. 2 ?C and the concentrations in the atmosphere have increased from 354 parts per million to 380 parts per million and still increasing. Note that the ten warmest years globally since 1861 (when formal…

Population growth is the change in a population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals of any species in a population using “per unit time” for measurement. In biology, the term population growth is likely to refer to any known organism, but this article deals mostly with the…

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), or Duck Hawk, is a medium-sized raptor weighing 2 to 2 pounds. These remarkable birds of prey measure 15-21 inches and have a wingspan of about 3  feet. Their name, Peregrine, comes from the Latin word peregrinus, which means “to wander”. The name fits, given that they have one of…

What is Zooniverse? The Zooniverse is a people-powered research platform that is made by volunteers and hundreds of thousands of people around the world. This platform allows people to come together to assist professional researchers. A great thing about Zooniverse is that anyone can be a researcher. People do not have to have a specific…

Eco-friendly technologies are simple, low cost, pollution free techniques and operations that are socially and economically accepted. They are not only evolved and tested over a period of time by the farming communities, but also verified by the scientists. Sustainable rural development is the management and conservation of the natural resources base and the orientation…

The ivory trade has been a catastrophic problem for elephants and other wildlife for decades. Despite efforts to stop it, the trade in ivory continues to be a lucrative industry that is fueled by greed, corruption, and a lack of political will to put an end to it. Elephant poaching, in particular, has had devastating…

Sharks, fearsome predators, have always fascinated mankind. Their prominence has propagated misinformation, harming their ecosystems. This article discusses shark hunting ethics and practicalities. Sharks sustain ocean ecosystems. Apex predators control prey populations to ensure biodiversity and environmental stability. Sharks balance ecosystems by limiting illness and cycling nutrients. Humans threaten sharks everywhere. Exploitation, habitat destruction, and…