Video #1:
1.) A polyp is what use to be a coral larvae, but when it begins growing it turns into what is called a polyp. When growing it looks like an upside down jelly fish. The polyp then absorbs algae inside. Once the algae is inside it begins converting sunlight into food. In order to be considered coral there must be multiple polyps growing in a colony.
2.) Coral is very sensitive to the temperature of the water. If the temperature of the water changes even the slightest bit then the coral can become stressed and the algae begin to move out causing the coral to turn white.
3.) Coral bleaching occurs when the coral begins to get stressed over a change within the water and the algae move out causing the coral to lose its color.
4.)Scientists believe coral bleaching is occuring now more then ever because of climate change.
5.) Ways that people can reduce their impact on climate changes is reducing energy (turning off unused lights or appliances), avoiding unnecesary car journeys, Reusing and recycling used products
Video #2:
1.) #'s of species of :
Fish:
Hard Coral: 360
Soft Coral: 1/3 of the worlds soft coral
Sea birds:22
Shore Birds:32
2.)Climate change is warming our oceans.
3.) Increased flooding pollutes the reef, fish moves off to cooler off shore water, which means less food for sea birds.
4.) Three ways to reduce climate change open windows, dry clothes on a line, donate things, inspire others to help
Video #3/4:
1.) two benefits by aiming these videos towards children is that, they are teaching children at a young age about global warming, and also relating to kids by using animations.Two possible drawbacks is these videos are aimed towards younger children rather than adults and there not getting there points across to the right crowd, as well as kids might be fearful of the sea animals life and begin to hate the world.
2.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liG_ZV289VM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw_WjN-4n3U&feature=related
Morgan, 5/5 on first blog, but 4/5 on second because you forgot to explain the links to videos that were aimed at "Adults from Australia,Foreigners not from Australia
ReplyDeleteand Tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef"