Sphinx Marine is an offshore marine company based in Ajman, UAE, established in 2006. They specialize in providing maritime navigation, communication, safety equipment, and services in the Gulf Area and Middle East. With a focus on customer-centricity, safety, and quality, Sphinx Marine is ISO 9001:

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Learn from infection prevention consultant Karen Trimberger about implementing enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes to prevent the spread of extensively drug-resistant organisms (XDROs) and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Explore the difference between colonization and clinical infec

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The BlueHealthTech initiative aims to bridge marine science and healthcare, fostering cutting-edge health technologies in the Kiel region. Through innovative treatments, focus on chronic diseases, and technological priorities like marine organisms' bioactive compounds, the initiative seeks to bring

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Ecology is the scientific study of how living organisms interact with each other and their environment. It delves into the relationships between biotic and abiotic factors, encompassing topics such as the distribution and abundance of organisms, structural adaptations, behavior under natural conditi

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Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with their environment, influencing their distribution and abundance. This exploration covers terrestrial and aquatic biomes, energy flow, environmental impacts, adaptations, and global ecosystems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living organi

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Homeostasis, derived from Greek meaning "standing still", is crucial for maintaining balance in living organisms. It involves regulating internal variables to prevent disease or death. Ancient Greeks emphasized the importance of harmony and equilibrium in life. Claude Bernard and Walter B. Cannon fu

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Explore the levels of organization in living organisms, from atoms to cells, and the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms. Learn about prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cell differentiation, chromosomes, and the importance of stem cells in development and repair.

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Marine habitats vary in characteristics such as temperature, current, tide, seafloor substrate, and light, influencing the communities of organisms that live within them. The certification of fisheries by the Marine Stewardship Council ensures minimal impact on local habitats, emphasizing the import

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Understanding how cells and organisms adapt for effective material exchange through diffusion, surface area to volume ratio, and specialized exchange surfaces. Larger organisms require specialized structures for efficient exchanges, in contrast to smaller organisms that can rely on simple diffusion.

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Oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, harbor a plethora of invertebrates and algal species, providing a rich source of medicinal compounds. Marine organisms have yielded commonly used drugs like shark and cod-liver oils, sodium alginate, agar-agar, and chitin. Various classification

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Explore the dynamics of marine conservation governance in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, with a focus on Sasi practices and the preliminary findings in the West Misool and South Misool districts. Discover the potential resources in Raja Ampat and the various types of marine conservation areas in

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The Fourth National Climate Assessment highlights the disruption of ocean ecosystems due to increasing global temperatures, leading to loss of habitats, changes in species composition, and food web structure. Marine fisheries face high risks from climate-driven changes, impacting distribution, timin

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Learn about multicellular organisms, including examples like humans, animals, and plants, and how their cells, tissues, organs, and systems work together to perform various functions. Understand the difference between single-celled and multicellular organisms and why some require specialized cells t

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Understanding the concept of reproduction in organisms, this content delves into the different modes of reproduction such as asexual and sexual, with examples and illustrations. It covers the life spans of various organisms and details various methods of asexual reproduction like fission, budding, s

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Unicellular and multicellular organisms differ in structure, division of labor, specialization, exposure to environment, response to injury, size limitations, lifespan, and ability to divide. Unicellular organisms have a single-cell body, limited operational efficiency, and face challenges in size a

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Exploring the realm of marine biology reveals its crucial role in understanding and preserving marine ecosystems under threat. This field offers diverse career opportunities, from research to conservation efforts. Marine biologists play a pivotal role in studying, monitoring, and protecting marine l

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Nautilus Marine Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products tailored for Australian Sailing clubs, providing top-notch claims services, expert staff, and innovative solutions. With a strong focus on underwriting and customer service, Nautilus Marine is a trusted partner for marine i

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An ecosystem comprises various organisms living together in a community. Energy flow through food chains depicts how organisms obtain energy and nutrients from one another. Food chains show the sequence of feeding relationships, while a food web illustrates interconnected chains within a community.

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Explore the various relationships between organisms in nature, including intraspecific and interspecific interactions such as competition, predation, and parasitism. Learn how organisms compete for resources, hunt and protect themselves, as well as how parasites survive on host organisms. Delve into

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The report highlights the development, timeline, objectives, and importance of the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS) along with its implementation progress. It discusses the need for a national standard for classifying coastal and marine habitats, the objectives of CMECS,

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Explore the basic differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms, including the distinctions between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Unicellular organisms, such as bacteria and amoeba, consist of a single cell and are often microscopic. Examples of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic unicellula

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Scientists use classification to group organisms logically, making it easier to study life's diversity. Taxonomy assigns universally accepted names to organisms using binomial nomenclature. Carolus Linnaeus developed this system, organizing organisms into species, genus, family, order, class, phylum

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Marine Rescue Technologies (MRT) is a leading provider of maritime survivor locating devices, retrieval systems, and rescue products. Founded in 1993, MRT serves a wide range of clients in the oil & gas industry, commercial marine sector, and maritime agencies worldwide. Their products cater to the

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Iron plays a crucial role in terrestrial and marine ecosystems, cycling between living organisms and the geosphere. It is a vital nutrient for plants, essential for chlorophyll production, and for animals, needed to create hemoglobin. The marine iron cycle involves phytoplankton and cyanobacteria as

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United Nations General Assembly is developing a treaty under UNCLOS for conservation of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction since 2015. The objective is sustainable use of marine genetic resources, area-based management tools, environmental impact assessments, capacity-

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ProDelphinus is dedicated to conserving endangered marine fauna like sea turtles, marine otters, cetaceans, seabirds, and sharks. They use the Darwin Core Archive format and collaborate with Marine TLO for ontology mapping. The project involves tracking leatherback sea turtles and making occurrence

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Marine fungi are diverse species that inhabit marine environments, with some being obligate marine fungi while others can adapt to various habitats. They play essential roles in marine ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and interacting with other organisms. Factors affecting their distribution

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Embark on an oceanic adventure with a marine creatures memory game featuring two challenging levels. Test your memory skills by matching pairs of marine animals while uncovering fascinating facts about these underwater wonders. Discover unique traits of various creatures like clownfish, dolphins, an

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This content discusses the status, potential, and objectives of Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in the South Pacific Island Region, highlighting the evolution from traditional purposes to modern conservation and fisheries management practices. It also provides insights into the inventory of Mar

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Cellular respiration is the energy-releasing process in which organisms take in glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy. This process is vital for all living organisms. Photosynthesis and respiration are opposite processes, with respiration requiring the products of photosynt

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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in diameter that pollute marine environments. These particles, including nanoplastics, can have significant impacts on ecosystems and organisms, although research on their effects is ongoing. Microplastics are generated from various sources, bot

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Exploring the evolution of marine insurance in Australia, this review delves into historical frameworks such as the Marine Insurance Acts of 1906 and 1909, as well as modern reforms influenced by the United Kingdom. Key principles adopted by the MLAANZ Committee and current recommendations surroundi

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Research spanning over two decades has delved deep into the marine RNA virosphere, shedding light on the complex marine ecosystem and the characteristics of RNA viruses. Discoveries in deep marine virus taxonomy have led to significant taxonomic changes and advancements in virus classification and g

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Marine litter poses a significant threat to the marine environment, prompting the adoption of various international, regional, and national instruments to address the issue. Key directives such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and Waste Framework Directive set out measures to achieve good

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Heterotrophic nutrition refers to the process where organisms, such as animals, rely on preformed organic molecules from their environment or other organisms for nutrients and energy. These organisms are unable to produce organic compounds from inorganic sources and must obtain nourishment from exte

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This marine science and oceanography course dives into the traditional structure of understanding oceans, from Earth-building processes to human interactions. It also introduces a unique approach focusing on the oil/plastics cycle, engaging students in active learning and discussions on geoethics. T

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Crustaceans, including copepods, cladocera, ostracods, and amphipods, play vital roles as non-gelatinous forms of zooplankton in marine ecosystems. Copepods, the dominant constituents of zooplankton, serve as chief food for commercially important fish species. The diversity of copepods is vast, with

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Living organisms in an area form biotic communities categorized into producers, consumers, omnivores, detrivores, and decomposers. Aquatic organisms such as plankton, benthos, and nekton play vital roles. Benthic communities refer to organisms attached to or burrowing in aquatic ecosystems, influenc

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Dr. Seyyed Aliakbar Hedayati holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology and is currently an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology at Gorgan University. His research interests include marine biology and fisheries. He has published various research papers on topics such as plasma metabolites in fish and length-w

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Life on Earth exists within a range of temperatures, with organisms displaying varied temperature tolerance. Eurythermal organisms can withstand large temperature fluctuations, while stenothermal organisms tolerate only small variations. The temperature range for each species is crucial for their ph

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