Saturday, November 28, 2009
Bioluminescence in the Angler Fish
Has anyone seen Finding Nemo? I sure hope you have. If not, I highly suggest that you do. It is a fantastic movie and has quite a bit of Marine Science involved that is actually accurate. In one scene, Marlin (Nemo's dad) and Dori have fallen into this deep, benthic trench. They all of the sudden see a little twinkling light and begin to chase it. They soon find out that it is merely the bioluminescence of a fish that wanted to eat them. This fish was based on the Angler Fish and the Hatchet Fish. The Angler Fish has a small lure on its dorsal side which lights up. Bacteria that are located in this spot are what create the light. The light attracts prey close enough where it can catch it. In these dark areas of the ocean, organisms need all the help they can get. Bioluminescence is just one little trick they have evolved.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Atlantic Sailfish
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Blue Planet Series
I have recently purchased the Blue Planet Series which is very similar to Planet Earth. The only difference is that it is based all on water. It reviews all of the different zones of the ocean and discusses a plethora of marine species. This is perhaps one of the most amazing sources I have ever come across...especially visual ones.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Diffusion/Osmosis in Fish
Today we had a discussion on how marine fish differ from freshwater fish in terms of what challenges they face in ion concentrations. Marine fish live in waters with high salinity. In order to maintain appropriate levels of water and salt they: 1) drink water 2)absorb water 3)excrete salt through gills and gut and 4) have high concentrations of salt in their urine. Freshwater fish on the other hand: 1) do not drink water 2) they absorb salt through skin and gills and 3) have very dilute urine.
Organisms from different habitats face different challenges. The marine fish needs to absorb water and get rid of salt. Freshwater fish need to absorb salt and get rid of water.
Organisms from different habitats face different challenges. The marine fish needs to absorb water and get rid of salt. Freshwater fish need to absorb salt and get rid of water.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
My First Blog Ever
Mr. Finz here. This blog was inspired by my marine biology class. Tune in for some educational fun under the sea.
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