Rhetoric In Blackfish

In the wild killer whales are very social animals and rely on the social bonds they create with their families or pods, in captivity these bonds are often broken. In the documentary “Blackfish” they reveal an unbreakable mother and daughter bond between Kasatka and Takara. Kasatka was a loving killer whale who was never vocal and never displayed violent behaviors, when her daughter Takara was taken from her, her trainers explained that for days Kasatka screeched, crying out for her daughter (Cowperthwaite). Killer whales usually stay with their young for life, when Takara was taken from Kasatka it broke the mother and daughter bond. In the same manner, killer whales also rely on these bond to communicate with each other.

Relationships Provide an example of: Mutualistic Relationship (both benefit) Coral and Crabs The relationship between Trapezia Crabs and Pociollopora coral on the reefs of Rottnest Island is an example of mutualism as both of species benefit from the interaction with the other organism. The Trapezia Crabs, often called ‘coral crabs’ live amongst the branches of coral and feed on the nutrient-rich mucus it produces, but does not induce any harm on the coral. In return, the crabs provide a form of protection for the coral from many of their predators, and would actively defend the coral from sea stars such as the Crown of Thorns (Acanthaster planci) which is a major treat to the coral. Therefore, the Trapezia crabs and Coral are an example of a mutualistic relationship.

Diagnostic Museum Report The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest and most visited museum around the world; it exhibits a lot of magnificent artworks from artists throughout the worldwide and history. The oil on canvas Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor (38 x 60 in) by Fitz Henry Lane in 1862 and Whalers (36 1/8 x 48 1/4 in) by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1845 are two of the best examples. According to the labels in the museum, Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865) was a Gloucester painter and Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) was a British artist. Even though Fitz and Joseph were from different countries, they both effectively express their landscape’s observations to their viewers by using skills, design and other painting

Kayla Norris Biol 105 Dr. Jessy Robbins Critical Thinking: Why the Stellar Sea Lion is Declining The population of the Western stock of Stellar sea lions has been rapidly depleted, according to the Alaskan Fisheries Science Center of the National Marine Mammal Laboratory (Alaska Fisheries Science Center of the National Marine Mammal Laboratory: Marine Mammal Species, 1994). These sea lions have decreased by 85-90% since 1970 (Donnelly, 2003), from over 250,000 to less than 50,000 (Trites & Larkin, 1996) . Although the Eastern Stock is slowly on the rise, up to about 15,000, this is not enough to make a significant impact compared to the devastating loss of the Western stock (Trites & Larkin. 1996).

During one of my weekly walks at the La Jolla cove, I stumbled across this little seal attempting to reach the dry land on the beach. He continually attempted to reach the sand, even after being brought back to see multiple times by the waves. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity the seal reached the beach and created a spot of his own. During this entire ordeal, the rest of the seals and sea lions sat on a rock centered in the middle of the cove and watched as the seal sought to reach dry land. As I was observing the seal I realized that just like this seal sometimes the goals you aspire to reach are not the same as the majority, That as you attempt to reach these goals those who surround you will not aid as they have maintained the

The Sperm Whale looks like a plain whale and it is just like any other whale with some difference. The name of the Sperm Whale is the weirdest thing about it, I think. To discover this you will need to read a bit. The Sperm Whale or Physeter Catodon is like the legend of Moby-Dick!

Life should be lived to its fullest potential. There are so many joyful experiences in life as well as many sad ones. In Brian Doyle’s Joyas Volardores, Doyle explains that humans instinctively attempt to block themselves from pain. But, he says that this is not how we should live.

The bull whale’s suicide was a sign for us to remember our culture. I felt worried about the future of my people since, the ancient whale meant everything to us. If he dies, we die and if he lived we live. He is our strength. If we are able to return it back it will proof that the oneness is still with us and if not, it means we became weak.

A work of art that I found really beautiful was actually one I saw at the Pima west campus art gallery. It was a “save the tuna” poster, meant to raise awareness about the Bluefin tuna, which is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing. This poster is truly stunning, the background is a realistic aquatic scene made up of a blend of blues, greens, and whites. The text “save the Tuna” is brilliant navy blue with an opaque quality that gives it mysterious and really makes it look like the everything is underwater, about to break through the surface.

Did you know seahorses don’t have any teeth or a stomach? Seahorses are a very interesting animal that could be misjudged as a sea monster. One that has a very curly tail, and bright, vibrant colors. These “sea monsters” are fish, even though they don’t look like a fish. They aren’t even very similar to a fish too.