Sunday, October 3, 2010

Extreme Heat Bleaches Coral, and Threat Is Seen

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/science/earth/21coral.html?_r=1&ref=earth

Due to the hot temperatures in the coral reefs all over the world this year, the ecosystems are being forced to go into their survival mode, which for many organisms means stripping their color, and/or perishing. This environmental disaster is endangering these rich pockets of life, and is attacking the world's fish supply. This article was published in the New York Times on September 20th, 2010.

Although article is an information based piece, it does contain some examples of bias. It greatly stresses the point that global warming, and climate change are the soul reasons for the temperature change. It also includes only comments from people who are believe that climate change is the cause of all probelms. It does not give any alternative ideas or theories into the reason for the changes in the ecosystem.

VII. Global Change
A. Global Warming
VII. Global Change
C. Loss of Biodiversity
1. endangered and extinct species
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2 comments:

  1. Hannah YeatesOctober 14, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I think it is interesting how coral reef bleaching in not more of a concern. Due to bleaching many organisms are dying. These reefs dying affect their surroundings as well as many other things. Coral reefs play a major role in their ecosystems such as being indicator species, coastline protection, and habitats.

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  2. Erin MacInerneyOctober 15, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    I think that it is terrible how the climate change is causing alot of coral bleaching. As it mentions in the article, corals are not only the home to many sea creatures, but also the source of food for many countries. By destroying this organism, the world's fish supply will drastically change. Although it does not give or point out any direct reasons for this problem, i believe that global warming through greenhouse gases is part of the problem. By warming the earth, the waters are becoming warmer and therefore causing all of the coral bleaching. This article is unbiased, but stresses a great concern on the well-being of the reefs without blaming anyone. In conclusion, we must hope for a okay monsoon season and work on preventing global warming through our pollution.

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