Ecology Essay Examples and Topics

According to the research "Temperature tolerance in the oyster, Crassostrea Virginia, is affected by cadmium," conducted by Marine Research Center, the species is extremely vulnerable to the rise in water temperature, and cadmium of the [...]

This paper provides a critical review of the article 'Can eco-foot printing analysis be used successfully to encourage more sustainable behaviour at the household level?' by Marcus Sutcliffe, Paul Hooper and Ros Howell The article [...]

Perhaps, this is one aspect that contributed to the title of the Philippines as the "Manning capital of the World". Perhaps this is one weakness of the Filipinos against Americans since in America; people practice [...]

A study that focused on examining foraging efficiency predation risk trade-off in grey squirrel claimed that the maximal energy efficiency is reached when the animal consumes the food immediately, whereas carrying of the food to [...]

The effects of the oil spill on a species of ducks called the Harlequin ducks were formulated and the author attempted to trace out the immediate and residual effects of the oil on the birds.

17, at the junction of the forest and the lawn, indicated the difference in succession between disturbed and undisturbed areas. The following table gives a detailed description of the stage of succession and the kinds [...]

Marine environment refers to: the physical, chemical, geological and biological components, conditions and factors which interact and determine the productivity of, state, condition and quality of the marine ecosystem, the waters of the seas and [...]

Social benefits must primarily include the government revenue from taxation of the enterprises, the rise in employment rates, and the increase in the quality of life of the local population.

At the end of the book, the author claims the need to consider environmental issues as an integral component of human security.

Austria is one of the first countries of the world that has shifted to the use of bioenergy as one of the branches of its domestic energy policy.

In addition, the lack of regulations and the prohibition of hunting in wildlife refuges in its entirety has led to the overpopulation of certain species and the introduction of imbalance to the ecosystem, with the [...]

The history of habitat loss correlates with the encroachment and settlement of people in tropical rainforests. Anthropogenic activities cause encroachment of habitats, fragmentation of ecological systems, and restriction of biotic interactions, leading to the reduced [...]

The application of ASD in UASB with the inclusion of biofilters will lead to a rise in the levels of water sanitation, with the following chances for restoring damaged ecosystems and reducing the rates of [...]

This discussion post will present an in-depth review of the elements that lead to the degradation of the ecosystem in California.

The considered threat to California biodiversity is a relevant topic in the face of climate change. To prevent this outcome, it is necessary to involve the competent authorities and plan a possible mode of operation [...]

Being one of the most commonly applied pesticides in the world, atrazine could trigger the development of numerous undesired processes that would significantly deteriorate the health of the nation and pollute the environment.

While staying at the museum, I took a chance to visit the Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life and the Hall of Reptiles and Amphibians.

The challenge of deforestation has existed for centuries, leading to the loss of a huge percentage of forest cover across the world.

Because of the effects that the process of globalization has had on the environment, including the increase in the speed of global warming and the scope of its outcomes, environmental ethics has gained significance.

The idea of deep ecology is expected to be one of the possible responses to the gradual deterioration of the environment and a method for attaining its improvement.

With the further rise of industry and the rapid evolution of the consumer society, the problem of ecology acquires the top priority.

This article has given researchers the basics of creating history and methodologies. Revisions can be used to build history and explain the present events based on existing research.

This means that in the future, the people living in Micronesia will have to move to other parts of the world when their homes get submerged in the water.

The intermittent colonization and extinction of species characterize ecological processes of succession that takes place in various ecosystems. Therefore, the dune study succession provides insights on how succession takes place at the interface of the [...]

The plants provide food, shelter and promote the defensive mechanisms of the insects. The observation was also an instrumental method that was used to assess the behavior and the existence of insects in relation to [...]

Toxicity-this is the extent to which a toxic substance is capable of causing injury to a vulnerable organism. Preservatives-these are natural or artificial chemicals added to substances like medicines, paints, and foods to avoid decomposition [...]

After all, the sub-sequential phases of my development, as an individual, do illustrate the soundness of the idea that the process of one's upbringing can be conceptualized in terms of a tree, the parts of [...]

It is obvious that scientists and biologist have a better awareness of the threat that constitute the today's ecological situation for the rainforest species.

One factor that we may want to underline is that the question of man's demand and use of natural resources can be addressed about the ability of nature to produce these resources as well as [...]

This is because most animals and plants have been projected to be extinct by the end of this century yet the method that is used to forecast this can exaggerate by more than 160%.

Conservation development is a concept within real-estate and land development which seeks to utilise the principles of natural resource protection in the process of design and construction.

The oil industry is the largest supplier of energy in the world. The purpose of this paper is to provide potential solutions for the oil industry based on the criteria of ecological safety, sustainability, and [...]

As the largest consumer of natural resources and emitter of greenhouse gasses, China is expected to implement innovations in the environmental field to ensure its own sustainable development.

In answering the research question, the objective of the study is to compare the quality of water in the lentic system and the lotic system.

Environmentalists and scholars of the time led by Lord Monboddo put forward the significance of nature conservation which was followed by implementation of conservation policies in the British Indian forests.

The first method that will reduce the amount of burned fossil fuels and other toxic evaporations in the air is making the process of driving less polluting.

The main goal of this paper is to discuss the problems of environmental ethics, highlighting opposing sides of this multisided issue.

The current changes experienced in the world today have something to do with the integrity of the natural environment. This kind of malpractice has been observed to destroy the integrity and cleanliness of the natural [...]

There are worries among the members of the community that the lake could be facing another episode of high toxicity, and they have called for the authorities to investigate the main causes of the pollution [...]

Some authors believe that people deserve the right to co-exist with nature, use the gifts of nature, and develop personal skills and knowledge to meet the demands set by the land.

Finally, the author claimed that the absence of social conflict was explained through the community's dependence on CLC's economic activity and the assumption made by the members of the community regarding the role of government [...]

This paper aims at analyzing several Hawken's approaches with the help of which it is possible to comprehend the essence of waste and the outcomes it has in regards to people and the economics people [...]

For thousands of years of geological time, the extinction of some species has been balanced by the emergence of the new ones.

Some laws that cover the endangered species have been declared controversial in the way they place the species in the lists and the criteria used when removing the animals from the lists.

The microsystem is basically the setting in which the individual lives and includes family, peers, school, and neighborhood. Most research is done on this system as the individual has the most direct interaction with the [...]

In fact, the "ecological footprint" concept compares this amount of usage that we do to the natural resources with the ability of these resources to regenerate. This definition of the ecological footprint is agreed upon [...]

Ecological footprint gauges the resources that are extracted from the earth and from waste that is produced by the same resources.

The red deer spends most of the time feeding and it has the ability of maintaining fat reserves to use during the winter season when there is scarcity of food. The color of the red [...]

At that, the decline of these types may lead to the decline of other types of eucalypt growing in the area.

The determination of the number of black bears in a specific region is a challenging task according to American Bear Association. The association associates the difficult to the nature of black bears.

According to the article, global warming can lead to the extinction of native species and the emergence of invasive species. According to the articles, global warming is a serious environmental issue that leads to contamination [...]

Consequently, half of the water requirements are supplied via a dike channeling water from "the southern peninsula state of Johor," a source that lies at the center of a diplomatic row between the island and [...]

In a quick rejoinder, the report by the UNEP, excessive pumping of water from rivers and lakes to support agriculture threatens to dry up water sources.

In comparison to the population in 2000, the population in 2050 is predicted to rise by 47 percent. The aim of this research is to describe the effects of overpopulation on land, air, and food [...]

Human beings have taken a lot of time to realize the need for ocean conservation to the extent that the ocean has succumbed to ecological challenges that have affected their lives in a variety of [...]

As an ecological hotspot, the everglade is home to various species of animals some of which are only found at the everglades. The species of snakes are above 27 in number.

This variation of species in the ecosystem is a very important concept and factor that indeed is the basis for sustaining life on our planet. Moreover, the most important supporter of life, which is soil [...]

In their 1999 research and publication, Badger and Netherton gave a detailed coverage of the effects of snakes to the habitat together with the ways in which some snakes are getting endangered mainly because of [...]

To check the hypothesis it is necessary to consider such issues as the history of green building, the impact of green building on environment and people's health, the importance of the high indoor air quality [...]

It must be admitted that the theory of evolution has a number of legit points and has all the rights to be considered the most valid theory of all existing.

Use of fossil fuels by industries and automobiles increases the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."Carbon dioxide is a green house gas that causes a rise in the global temperature".

The article hence tries to find out the factors underlying the shortage of fresh water in Alaska, even as it is a region with fewer water problems compared to other states, and also identifying the [...]

The book is premised on the argument that the environmental pollution is a key contributor to the various illnesses that have had an increasing trend over the past few decades.

The increased attention to air quality is a recent development as people were previously not concerned about the quality of air in the atmosphere.

It can thus be speculated that the species that could not withstand the effects of global warming had to become extinct due to the adverse changes in climate.

The analysis of specifics of the crisis and the possible solutions proposed by the scientists can help to find efficient ways of dealing with the crisis.

Researchers observed the foliage of the mistletoe and noted the similarities and the differences between the leaves of the mistletoe and eucalypts.

In addition, by analyzing the structure of the park, learning the function of its elements and, thus, establishing the links between several elements of the park's ecosystem, i.e, the soil, the groundwater, the grass canopy, [...]

Moreover, this movie highlights the difficulties of researchers who try to find the connections between the use of chemical pollutants and the risk of cancer.

However, Qi Hong and Jiang Mei, on the one hand, seem like a love that is falling victim to the expectations of the society because there are a lot of economic and moral considerations.

In a niche where light is the limiting factor, the composition of the resulting species is a factor of aggressiveness to light of the co-occurring species.

On the other hand, the social understanding of a household is based on the type of trash samples. This evidence suggests the fact that religion is never a priority for the members of the household.

This implies that the existence of the forests maintain the lives of animals while depletion of the forests might lead to the possible disappearance of some species.

As the scene opens with a shot of Once-later in his char, his attempt at justifying his cruel actions towards the nature of the Thneedville and Truffula trees pretty much sums up the environmental problem [...]

Discuss the negative changes that are occurring and the cause of these changes In the recent past, the temperature on the earth has been rising steadily due to the effect of global warming.

The following text explores the impact of the exploitation of black smokers highlighting the importance of conservation. Besides disturbing the peace of the organisms in the ecosystem, there is environmental pollution in the event of [...]

All activities that have a negative impact on the survival of polar bears need to be halted to avert their extinction.

The research found out that "in the presence of the tadpoles of one invasive group and absence of newts, the Osteopilus septentrionalis led to the domination of the tadpole assemblage by O.septentrionalis and reduced development [...]

In the event that any of the above disaster strikes, the entire students' community will feel the effects caused by the disaster.

From the point of no greenhouse emissions and the possibility of producing cheap electricity, CSP is not only environmentally friendly by protecting the global climate, but also economically sustainable.

Hence, it is of a high value to the community because it improves the people's lives through the creation of employment.

The renewable energy strategy of the UK entails escalating the utilization of micro-generation and lessening energy wastage. Barriers to Adoption of Renewable Energy and Technologies The main barriers to adoption of renewable technology in the [...]

Therefore, in the recent past, the use of the 3D GIS for such studies has grown significantly and it is imperative to evaluation and understanding of geographical features of the ground.

For instance, global warming effects have increased the frequency of droughts and reduced the volume of water in major rivers that run the hydropower plants.

The study compared the rate of exposure of benzene of the boat operators and the beach cleanup crew. The mean exposure level of beach cleanup crew was 0.

A number of the policy-makers have used this allegation to oppose the implementation of strong measures aimed at lessening the amount of gas emitted from the greenhouses.

The existence of free residual in treated water is associated with the absence of harmful microorganisms. One key advantage of using ozone to treat water is that there are few byproducts released into the water [...]

The fluoride contaminant violated the maximum requirement level in the New York drinking water. 2 mg/L in this water is almost double the concentration level of 1.

However, the most important question when it comes to the different forms of renewable energy that have been devised concerns the sustainability of these forms of energy in terms of the quantity and minimal impacts [...]

The main challenge associated with the nuclear energy is the disposal of the resultant waste. The question of nuclear waste management remains a challenging one given that projections indicate a possible rise in the use [...]

Loss of human and aquatic life is one of the effects of environmental degradation. One of the major effects of harnessing this source of electrical energy is the subsidence of land.

Major mining zones in the US include the Western Coal Region, the Appalachian Coal Region, and the Interior Coal Region, which agree that production and conversion of coal to useful energy is relatively cheaper than [...]

The author gives the details of the recent agreement between the United States and China on pollution. Like many other experts in the environment and climate, the officials agree that the reduction on carbon remains [...]

The other issue that is likely to face the idea of sourcing of energy from the rural areas is the environmental impact that the sources of energy are likely to have in those areas.

While the third world nations strongly hold that climate is changing due to the development activities of the developed nations, the developed nations use scientific theories to point to natural causes of the vice.

While it is imperative to underscore the role of technology in social and economic development, it is agreeable that the effects of motor boating in shallow lakes of Indiana are apparent and detrimental.

Basing on the electrical appliances that I utilize, I can calculate the amount of electricity that I utilize per month, and then translate to the carbon footprint.

The connection between human kind on one hand and nature and the environment on the other becomes weaker as time goes by due to rapid urbanization and growth of towns and technology. The funds can [...]

In addition to keeping the earth from overheating, the ozone layer also contributes to the stabilization of temperatures on the earth. The depletion of the ozone layer was mostly attributed to the reaction between Chlorofluorocarbons [...]

In connection to the responses, the essay will vividly discuss the effects of the plant on the environment, indigenous people of the village, the government, and many others.

Water pollution refers to a situation where impurities find way into water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and ground water. This is a form of pollution where impurities enter water bodies through distinct sources such [...]

The opening of new recreational activity centers such as the gym and steps club can be a problem in terms of the energy consumption with the lights, air conditioning and other exercise machines needed to [...]

For instance, in the last one century, scientists have directly linked the concentration of these gases in the atmosphere with the increase in temperature of the earth.

However, the dams do not tap and retain all the water on the upper side of the river. As a result, geologist must intervene and examine the level of the water table and determine the [...]

The law reads in part: "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such [...]

The objectives of the given research are to consider the positive and the negative aspects of each gas hydrate production methods, as well as to revisit the alternatives to the gas hydrate use, which will [...]

The emergence of the above problem has led to the growth of eco-tourism and the development of "green" hotels. The growth and development of the eco-tourism industry is testament to the increased appreciation that many [...]

The CSR policies also contain corporate governance, which ensures that the hotels protect the rights of the investors. It is also notable that CSR practices contribute to sustainable growth of the hotels.

Williams and Shaw allege that the growth of tourism in the developing countries has led to the countries experiencing immense environmental problems.

Chemicals start seeping into the soil of the surrounding area under the guidance of underground streams resulting in health complications of the community of Love Canal, New York; these complications range from reproductive health complications [...]

Various researches will be carried out to establish the impact of the e-bikes on the local people and the Saudi Arabian government. The main goal of the interviewers will be to find a synopsis of [...]

Numerous factors impact the quality and results of solid waste management, and the goal of Cherian and Jacob is to review them.

This is where the result of the whole process is communicated back to the first stage of the process and the rest of the project.

The applications of information technology and other innovations in exploration and production of oil and gas have equipped the sector with the required practices and equipment for continuous efficiency in production of oil and gas [...]

This strategy was meant to reduce the use of oil in the US and to improve the quality of the environment.

The seasonal variations in the flow rates and water volume greatly affect the biodiversity of plants and animals living in the Trinity basin. Concisely, the variation affects the components of the habitats in the river.

A good example to illustrate the scope of hunting as an environmental problem that is associated with the polar bear is to look at its nature in Canada and the United States of America.

Human activities which are referred to as anthropogenic factors are the major causes of global warming which have resulted into some effects such as sea level rise as natural factors are not known to account [...]

The research study has also recommended the conservation of tropical forests so that the broad diversity of natural plant species can be beneficial in the management of public health.

Unfortunately, not all the users of water are responsible to ensure that proper disposal or treatment of the used water is done before the water is returned to the water bodies.