http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umAeFKF2uxA
This video was about an
overview of the Arctic Ocean and many different aspects related to the ocean.
The video discussed things from the wildlife that occupies the ocean, to the North
Pole which lies under the surface of the ocean. The wildlife is extremely
diverse in the arctic and range from polar bears to arctic whales to tiny microorganisms
that thrive in the ice. The North Pole is located 4,200 feet underwater. It was
visited for the first time in August 2007 by six Russian explorers in two deep
sea submarines. I always thought that the North Pole was a place that was
located above sea level so I was surprised to learn that it was underwater. I
also was shocked to find out that there were organisms that could live inside
the ice located in the arctic. They also discussed how the polar ice caps are
melting and that shipping industries are planning on using the Arctic Ocean as
a reliable shipping pathway once the ice has completely melted. The best way to
stop the melting of the polar ice caps is to stop emitting as mush carbon
dioxide into the air. The problem with that is people emit carbon dioxide into
the air everyday burning gas for their cars, so it would be extremely difficult
to have everyone use alternative fuel sources.
I feel so surprised to know the North Pole is underwater. I always thought it was above sea level. You are right about the fuel thing. It would be hard to have everyone change to an alternative fuel.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's right for companies to take advantage of such a environmental change that could endanger the habitat. Instead of waiting for the problem to end, companies should put forth an effort to slow down the melting process by being more conservative.
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