1. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living organism on earth.
2.Coral extract calcium from the ocean.
3. Red algae bulks up the coral and adds to it.
4. The Great Barrier Reef became a national park in 1975
5. 1/3 of the Great Barrier Reef is protected from fishing.
6. Scientists think that the reef is 500,000 years old and the ancient reef may be up to 2 million years old.
1. A polyp is a tiny animal that lives in the sand that later grows and looks like an upside down jelly fish. In order for a polyp to become a coral there must be many of them and there must be a colony.
2. Corals are very sensitive to change in temperature.
3. Coral beaching occurs when it looses its color and doesn't get food. This can happen from warm temperatures.
4. Scientist think that coral bleaching is occurring more now than ever because of climate change.
5. Some ways to reduce coral bleaching are to save energy by turning of electricity when not in use, use your car as less as possible, and recycle.
1.There are 1500 species of fish, 350 species of hard coral, 1/3 of the worlds soft coral, 22 species of sea birds, and 32 species of shore birds.
2. The cause of warming our oceans are climate change which bleaches our coral.
3. Increased flooding pollutes the reefs which kills fish and then there' less food for many birds.
4. ways to stop this are to save energy, open a window instead of using A.C., donate instead of throwing away, and recycle.
video 3 and 4 is unavailable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UgVN6OjFOA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCQ2IwFuwxE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQp19u_MH-Q
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Australian Government
Dear Prime Minister,
The Aboriginal people have been living in Australia for at least 50,000 years before the Europeans came. The Aboriginals came from South-East Asia and lived on the land making it their home and used the natural resources without ruining nature. They learned how to live in the harshest of conditions and saw the land for what it really is. The Europeans just came and took away everything they had. Just because they didnt have their own government or a set of rules, the British made them move. They cut down their forests, and brought foreign animals to Australia. The British took away the Aboriginals right to own land, they controlled where they could live and whom they could marry.
In the early 1900's the British took away many of the Aboriginal children away from their families to make them "civilized" and assimilate them to the European ways. Today 1 out of 10 Aboriginals is part of the "Stolen Generation". The Stolen Generation lost their identity and were abused. Many of the people now who were part of this generation still probably dont know where they belong and could possibly be scarred for life. Its one of the worst parts of Australian history.
While the country is preparing for the olympics, there are scars that need to be healed within the country. The Aboriginals are the heart of the country and Australia wouldn't be what it is today without them. Without addressing past issues and suffering Australia cannot heal. So an apology is the least the government can give them even if the present government is not responsible for the actions that took place in the early 1900's.
I hope that my research has informed you of the importance of an apology to the Aboriginals.
Yours sincerely.
Nishant
The Aboriginal people have been living in Australia for at least 50,000 years before the Europeans came. The Aboriginals came from South-East Asia and lived on the land making it their home and used the natural resources without ruining nature. They learned how to live in the harshest of conditions and saw the land for what it really is. The Europeans just came and took away everything they had. Just because they didnt have their own government or a set of rules, the British made them move. They cut down their forests, and brought foreign animals to Australia. The British took away the Aboriginals right to own land, they controlled where they could live and whom they could marry.
In the early 1900's the British took away many of the Aboriginal children away from their families to make them "civilized" and assimilate them to the European ways. Today 1 out of 10 Aboriginals is part of the "Stolen Generation". The Stolen Generation lost their identity and were abused. Many of the people now who were part of this generation still probably dont know where they belong and could possibly be scarred for life. Its one of the worst parts of Australian history.
While the country is preparing for the olympics, there are scars that need to be healed within the country. The Aboriginals are the heart of the country and Australia wouldn't be what it is today without them. Without addressing past issues and suffering Australia cannot heal. So an apology is the least the government can give them even if the present government is not responsible for the actions that took place in the early 1900's.
I hope that my research has informed you of the importance of an apology to the Aboriginals.
Yours sincerely.
Nishant
Sunday, April 3, 2011
The Role of Technology
Elliott is concerned that peole are starting to depend too much on technology and how electronics are starting to control your lives and interfere with vacations. He wants you to think about not using technology during travel. Sure, you want to capture what you see and show your friends and family but you should use it in moderation. When I went to Washington D.C. over Spring break with my Dad and uncle, my uncle kept stopping to take pictures every couple minutes. Sure, he is a photographer, but it was starting to ruin the experience. I did not take any pictures but I felt the experience was phenomenal. I wanted to absorb what I was seeing and take it all in.
The reason I want to go to Australia is because it has always been a dream of mine to go there. They have many animals that you can't see anywhere else in the world. When I go, I am going to use technology at its minimum, I am not one of those people who are constantly on the phone or using technology, although I always feel weird without my phone in my pocket, even if I don't need it. The only time I would need my phone would be when I call my parents back at the hotel. I probably just use the hotel phone for that anyways. I want to barely use technology to enhance the trip as much as possible and try to make it feel like it is my home away from home.
I think I probably won't use technology during the trip because it tends to control your experience. Nowadays when I travel I don't use my phone or camera as much as I used to. I feel there is not much of a role for technology because for me it is more memorable without it. I don't really look at pictures, I usually hold my memories in my head and somewhat take mental photographs. The reason for trip is for change and nothing changes if you take your life with you. I prefer to put my life on pause and resume it after the trip is over.
I feel that when we travel to Australia and New Zealand, we should have restrictions on our technology, because you don't want it to interfere with experience. We should just be able to use our phones and Ipods in the rooms. When we use our cameras, we should only be allowed 200 pictures during the whole trip. We don't want to stop every couple of minutes and take photos. What will we do with all of them anyway. It will take a very long time to sort out 500 pictures. For me, I prefer to take a break from technology and just go and relax with nature.
"...some travellers see the world through the tiny screens of their smartphones before they bother looking at the real thing. They perceive a vacation as a film director might, blocking off each shot, concerning themselves with backlighting and background interference rather than taking it in with all their senses". - Christopher Elliott
The reason I want to go to Australia is because it has always been a dream of mine to go there. They have many animals that you can't see anywhere else in the world. When I go, I am going to use technology at its minimum, I am not one of those people who are constantly on the phone or using technology, although I always feel weird without my phone in my pocket, even if I don't need it. The only time I would need my phone would be when I call my parents back at the hotel. I probably just use the hotel phone for that anyways. I want to barely use technology to enhance the trip as much as possible and try to make it feel like it is my home away from home.
I think I probably won't use technology during the trip because it tends to control your experience. Nowadays when I travel I don't use my phone or camera as much as I used to. I feel there is not much of a role for technology because for me it is more memorable without it. I don't really look at pictures, I usually hold my memories in my head and somewhat take mental photographs. The reason for trip is for change and nothing changes if you take your life with you. I prefer to put my life on pause and resume it after the trip is over.
I feel that when we travel to Australia and New Zealand, we should have restrictions on our technology, because you don't want it to interfere with experience. We should just be able to use our phones and Ipods in the rooms. When we use our cameras, we should only be allowed 200 pictures during the whole trip. We don't want to stop every couple of minutes and take photos. What will we do with all of them anyway. It will take a very long time to sort out 500 pictures. For me, I prefer to take a break from technology and just go and relax with nature.
"...some travellers see the world through the tiny screens of their smartphones before they bother looking at the real thing. They perceive a vacation as a film director might, blocking off each shot, concerning themselves with backlighting and background interference rather than taking it in with all their senses". - Christopher Elliott
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