Chris Law
Chris is currently majoring in Environmental Systems at the University of California, San Diego
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Man-eater or Man-hunted: The Call for Shark ConservationShark conservation efforts have been impeded due to current depiction of sharks as man-eaters despite their extremely high risk of extinction -
The Eradication of Sharks and Its ImpactsThe loss of sharks will have profound consequences on the marine ecosystems, food webs, and as well as human fisheries -
The Importance of MangrovesHumans rely on mangroves as a form of natural resource such as fish and in protecting shorelines and reducing erosion from storms such as hurricanes -
Bioremediation as a Solution to Oil Spill CleanupOil spills create devastating effects on the environment. Since the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill, bioremediation has become an increasingly strategy for cleanup. -
How the Evolution of Plants Shaped Terrestrial EcosystemsThe first "plants" appeared on land ~450 million years ago. However, new innovations and adaptations allow these photosynthetic organisms to colonize earth, thus creating the numerous terrestrial ecosystems we see today.
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Aquaculture: The Future of Fisheries?As wild fisheries collapse, farmed fish are an increasingly important source of protein; however the question of their sustainability has yet to be answered -
Shark-finningOur depiction of sharks as "man-eaters" has led to their over-exploitation through shark finning, which may lead to their extinction. -
Greywater, a Solution to the Water Crisis?Greywater serves as an alternative source of water for plumbing and irrigation that could mitigate the current excessive demand for clean freshwater.
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Mangroves - a Unique EcosystemMangroves' ability to endure saline environments and interact with other organisms make mangroves one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet -
Quality Protein Maize: A Solution Against MalnutritionGenetically modified foods, such as quality protein maize, has the capability to diminish malnutrition across the globe, especially in developing nations.