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Ecuador, The Galapagos Islands, and Conservation, 2003.
Examines what is being done to preserve the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.
2,018 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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When one talks about the most beautiful, exotic, and diverse places on earth, the Galapagos Islands are bound to come up. This archipelago is home to countless species of animals that are totally unique to the islands. The paper shows that preservation and conservation of the Galapagos Islands is of world concern, and many groups are taking part, as well as the government that owns the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Although these players are not perfect, they are trying to do the best they can in order to save this pristine environment for future generations to enjoy, study, and learn.
Paper Outline:
Brief History of the Islands
Brief History of Conservation Efforts
Efforts by the Ecuadorian Government
Why Should the Islands Be Conserved?
Conclusion
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"The conservation movement in the Gal?pagos Islands really began in earnest in 1936. It was at this time that various scientific expeditions at the beginning of this century sounded the alarm of the killing of the giant tortoises and of the danger of their eventual extinction. It was at this time that the government of Ecuador took measures for the conservation of the animals. In 1936, the islands were declared a National Reserve with stricter regulations. In 1954 a movement was started to protect the species of the Gal?pagos and to found a center for scientific investigation on the islands."
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"Galapagos: Beyond Darwin", 2002.
A review of the documentary "Galapagos, Beyond Darwin" on the nature of the islands of Galapagos.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses the film documentary "Galapagos, Beyond Darwin" which introduces viewers to the islands that changed the way naturalist Charles Darwin thought about life on this planet. The paper also examines the adaptations organisms have developed that allow them to survive.
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The Virgin Islands and Tourism, 2007.
This paper discusses the Virgin Islands and looks at the impact of tourism.
807 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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In this article the writer discusses that tourism, especially in an ecologically sensitive area such as the Virgin Islands, brings with it both positive as well as negative influences and impacts. The writer notes that the central question that needs to be asked is whether the islands can withstand the increasing tide of tourism and the attrition of its ecological structure. The writer points out that the fact that the islands are economically dependent on tourism means that a balance has to be found between a vibrant tourist industry and ecological sustainability. The writer concludes that taking into account the sensitivity of the area one cannot be complacent about the impact of tourism on these islands.
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"However, ecologists and other experts are emphatic in their view that there are also real and potential negative factors that impact on the ecological and environmental health of these islands. These include aspects such as over-crowding, environmental problems, destruction of the reefs as well as social and cultural problems that may result from alien influences brought from outside the islands."
"Furthermore, experts also warn of the potential chaos if tourism is left "unmanaged" and solely at the mercy of market forces. An example of what is meant by management is the control of the number of visitors in relation to the available infrastructure."
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"Igoe's Conservation and Globalization", 2005.
An analysis of "Igoe's Conservation and Globalization" A Study of National Parks and Indigenous Communities from East Africa to South Dakota".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This paper examines how the main argument of Igoe's "Conservation and Globalization A Study of National Parks and Indigenous Communities from East Africa to South Dakota" has, as its title suggests, two main parts. It looks at how on the one hand the author examines the conservation movement and its impact upon indigenous peoples. However, the author is also interested in the processes by which conservation is spread through globalization and through colonialism in earlier years by the shaping of our perspectives on the world in which we live.
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Marine Conservation, 2008.
This paper discusses marine conservation and governmental intervention to impact the declining health of the marine environment.
4,800 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 178.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the growth and development of the marine industry has been sustained by the rise and application of newer technologies, innovative business ideas and incentives given by the government. The writer then points out that with the turn of the twentieth century, one witnessed marine resources being widely explored and exploited for profit making. This exploration and exploitation has been enabled mainly by improved and enhanced technological innovations, which included fully developed and customized boats, fishing, digging and navigational equipment. This mushroom growth has left behind the institutions that are responsible for regulating marine laws. The writer discusses that Governments have been unable to maintain their regulatory measures with the pace of growth assumed by the private sector. The writer concludes that one of the most successful endeavors for the promoting of marine preservation and marine life protection has been the Greenpeace project that has been pressuring international and national governments to make and implement laws that protect the underwater environment, the animals and the future of the under water life. There is still a long way to go and sincere steps have to be taken to ensure comprehensive marine conservation
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Introduction
Background to the Problem
Marine Conservations Organizations
The First Law: The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
The Second Law: The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
The Third Law: Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act - Ocean Dumping
Conclusion
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" Organizations engaged in political campaigning to pressurize Congress to pass laws and enforce them countrywide use public awareness and attention to rally support for their cause. The more public support they acquire, the higher the propensity of politicians jumping in the marine conservation campaign. Coast Alliance is one organization that can be considered as an ideal example for organizations that are currently active in political campaigning and gathering local support. It currently has coalition partners (other non-profit organizations) across America, all of whom are striving for maximum results. Similarly, Earthjustice is another organization that has been proactive engaged in the enforcement of existing laws representing hundreds of other marine conservation organizations. In addition, Marine Conservation Biology Institute aims to rally the scientific community on one platform in order to facilitate scientific research and set agendas for policy issues and pass on accurate information to both government and public."
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Radiation, the Media and the Marshal Islands, 2006.
A history of the U.S. nuclear explosions conducted on the Marshall Islands.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper describes the nuclear explosions conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense on the Marshall Islands from June 30, 1946 until August 18, 1958. The paper looks at the damage caused by the testing, the media's involvement in exposing the damage and how the U.S. responded to legal actions brought against the U.S. government by Marshallese living on the islands at the time of the nuclear explosions.
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"From June 30, 1946 until August 18, 1958, the United States Government conducted a total of 67 nuclear explosions off the Marshall Islands, "all of which were considered atmospheric" (Republic of the Marshall Islands 1). The most horrific of these blasts was the 'Bravo Shot,' conducted in the Bikini Atoll on March, 1954. This blast was as powerful as 1000 hydrogen bombs (1) and much more devastating than the 1945 Hiroshima blast. However, the full extent of the destruction was clouded by governmental reticence for years, due to Cold War defense secrecy."
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Historical Buildings Conservation, 2005.
A look at the economic and political contexts that influenced the practice of heritage conservation of historical buildings.
1,124 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the economic and political influences that made possible the implementation of conservation of historic buildings in contemporary society. This paper posits that rapid urbanization and need for economic gain and concern for environmentalism are the economic and political factors, respectively, that helped promote heritage conservation become implemented among historic buildings.
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"The prevalence of the practice of heritage conservation has been instigated with cultural concerns that arise from a developed human society, along with its gradual movement toward becoming a more technologically-advanced civilization. Primarily, heritage conservation, specifically of historical sites and buildings, was introduced as part of organizations' attempts to preserve humanity's cultural heritage. That is, the argument put forth in introducing heritage conservation is culture-based."
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The Hawar Islands, 2005.
An historical overview of the dispute over ownership of the Hawar Islands.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper provides a historical overview of the dispute over ownership of the Hawar Islands between Bahrain and Qatar. The paper also provides an account of each nation's claims over the other, the significance of the Hawar Islands to the Gulf region, and the resolution that was handed down by the International Court of Justice in 2001.
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"Historically the countries of Qatar and Bahrain have been locked in a struggle of ownership over the Hawar Islands. The al-Khalifa rulers of Bahrain and the al-Thani rulers of Qatar have disputed ownership of the Hawar Islands..."
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Genetic Conservation, 2005.
This paper discusses the arguments surrounding genetic conservation, examining if it fulfills the standards of scientific credibility.
2,195 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper explains that the actual process of genetic conservation utilizes sophisticated technology and a method of "banking" animal sperm, eggs and embryos by means of keeping them on ice until they can be reintroduced to a species, a process that can be used not only for a species facing extinction but also for a species that has already become extinct. The paper relates that conservationists still struggle with the task of prioritizing and allocating effort; nonetheless, it appears that genetic conservation fulfills the standards of scientific credibility.
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"Proponents of genetic conservation to save endangered species argue that this method of wildlife breeding is not genetic engineering, because they are not putting in genes that were not there before. The arguments for this are that genetic conservation does not create a new species based on a combination of genes, but merely preserves an existing species. They also argue that encouraging genetic diversity helps a species survive, and that in-breeding, which can weaken a species, does not occur. Supporters of genetic conservation hold the view that technology and committed people is what will ultimately save animals."
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Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands, 2004.
An historical review of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands.
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper discusses the people, region, homes, culture, religion, and images that make up the interesting historical account of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands. The paper elaborates on the many religious and cultural customs unique to the inhabitants of these islands.
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"The history of the Hawaiian and Sandwich Islands during the 18th century is as colorful and unique as the flowers that are grown in the region. On December 23, 1826, a treaty between the United States of America and the King of the Sandwich Islands was signed at Honolulu and entered into force. The people who inhabited the islands, took their livelihood out of the ocean waters, and thrived upon their religion and customs continue to romance and mystify the people of today?s hurried society."
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Hudson River Conservation Policies, 2002.
A study of the conservation policies for the preservation of the New York State Hudson River.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about implementing conservation policies. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey of conservation policies and uses the case between General Electric and the EPA regarding the clean up of the Hudson River.
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"Over the last few decades mankind has begun to realize that the earth?s resources are not an unlimited supply. The industrial revolution combined with the increasing population have caused the natural resources to become strained in certain areas. Scientists and others have been sending out warnings for years that mankind had to make changes to the way things are being done or future generations are going to be faced with huge survival problems."
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Forest Conservation, 2007.
A study proposal to determine the benefits of educating the public about the importance of forest conservation.
2,170 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper discusses how forests around the world provide habitats for animals, oxygen for the air that is breathed and wood for needed building supplies. The paper asserts that the forest loss is already having a significant negative impact on the global environmental, social and economic issues. The paper shows the importance of researching and designing a forest conservation program that will reverse the current downward spiral of the future of the world's trees. This proposal hypothesizes that with education of the general public, forest conservation can be dramatically increased.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Limitations
Conclusion
Timeline
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"To date an estimated 50 percent of the world's forests no longer exist. Each year mankind loses another 40 million acres to use, progress, fires and disease. The forest loss is already having a significant negative impact on the global issues surrounding environmental, social and economic issues."
""Until recently most forest loss occurred in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and temperate North America; between 1960 and 1990 one-fifth of all tropical forest cover was lost(Falconer, 1998).""
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Textile Conservation, 2006.
An overview of the processes and techniques used in textile conservation.
1,197 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains the techniques used in the cleaning, restoration and conservation of textiles. The paper also explains that these processes are complex and highly specialized and provides a brief description of the skills required of a competent conservator.
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"It is an obvious point to make, but worth underlining: keep all vulnerable textiles out of the glare of sunlight and do not expose them to the effects of damp or central heating. A change of heart has affected the business of textile conservation in recent years. Where full reconstruction was once essential for a piece to make a top price, these days buyers may prefer to see the piece in its current condition and know what exists of the original workmanship. Faded colors, blemishes and flaws can be acceptable and even welcome evidence of antiquity. Another reason for caution is that inappropriate work may adversely affect an object's long?term preservation. textile by renewing missing or worn areas could do more harm than good. This can be avoided in a museum when the item is needed only for display in controlled conditions, but the problem demands sensitive compromise when the piece is going back into the home to be used."
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Early Childhood and Conservation of Properties, 2005.
An investigation of early childhood and the concept of conservation of properties.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper shows that an important concept in children's development of cognitive skills is the concept of conservation of properties. As was pointed out by Jean Piaget, a very significant feature of pre-operational thought is that it tends to center attention on one noticeable or striking feature of an object, while ignoring or neglecting other aspects, resulting in a distortion of the reasoning process.
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"An important concept in children's development of cognitive skills is the concept of conservation of properties. As was pointed out by Jean Piaget, a very significant feature of pre-operational thought is that it tends to center attention on one noticeable or striking feature of an object, while ignoring or neglecting other aspects, resulting in a distortion of the reasoning process. An older person is able to decenter, i.e. to take into account aspects of the object that compensate for the biasing effects of the one thing that is more prominent (Flavell, 1963). This has been clearly demonstrated in the so-called conservation studies (Lovell & Ogilvie, 1960; Rao, 1976; Ayers et al., 1974)."
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?Naturalness? in Conservation, 2003.
Explores the idea of 'naturalness? in conservation biology.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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A natural community can be defined simply as a number of different species living together in a particular locality. This paper presents a literature review and exploration of the idea of 'naturalness' in conservation biology. It includes a description and comparison between the schools of compositionalism and functionalism.
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"By attempting to restore a site to its prehuman state, the compositionalist view that underpins many of the world?s current restoration projects ignores the role of humans in the long term development of the ecosystem. It also incorrectly assumes that nature is static, resulting in an often unachievable goal. To remedy this Cowell (1999) suggests a more dynamic outlook in which the past is used as a reference point rather than a goal and human participation is emphasized. In the same paper Cowell recommends a shift in focus for nature conservation - evaluation rather than control, appreciation in place of manipulation and protection instead of managing. This would help humans to develop a mutualistic relationship with nature, thus removing the distinction between culture and nature."
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Resource Conservation, 2005.
This paper examines the history of North American's cultural rejection of resource conservation.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 155.95
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The paper examines how North American society has rejected Native American cultural values, such as resource conservation and respect for the environment. The paper explains how tragically, mainstream society has not only rejected Native American cultural values, it has rejected Native Americans themselves, for their social and cultural traditions are incompatible with prevailing Western materialistic values and attitudes. The paper maintains that this has had unfortunate consequences, for such conduct is not only racist, it is environmentally irresponsible.
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"For more than three-hundred years, North American society has rejected Native American cultural values such as resource conservation and respect for the environment. Tragically, mainstream society has not only rejected Native American cultural values, it has rejected Native Americans themselves, for their social and cultural traditions are incompatible with prevailing Western materialistic values and attitudes. This has had unfortunate consequences, for such conduct is not only racist, it is environmentally irresponsible. Historically, North American society is a reflection of the traditional value system of northern European immigrants, a value system that is characterized by a strong belief in Anglo-Saxon political ideologies, economic competition and rugged individualism."
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