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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

The Importance of Sustainable Aquaculture: Farming Fish, Shellfish, Seaweed, and Algae for a Better Future.

aquaculture The cultivation of seafood under controlled conditions, usually involving raising fish in underwater tanks or in ponds Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals and plants,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biology

Artificial Selection: The Pros and Cons of Human Manipulation of Organisms’ Genetics.

artificial selection Breeding organisms with specific traits in order to produce offspring with those traits; not only animals but crops as well Artificial selection, also known as...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Bycatch in Fishing: Negative Impacts on Marine Life and Conservation Efforts to Combat It

bycatch The unintentional catch of nontarget species while fishing, or juveniles Bycatch is a term used in the fishing industry that refers to the unintentional capture of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

The Dark Side of CAFOs: Effects on Environment, Animal Welfare, and Society

CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) Raising a large number of animals bred to gain weight quickly, in crowded buildings; usually must use antibiotics to prevent disease from...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Environmental Impacts of Clearcutting: Risks to Biodiversity, Soil Erosion, and Climate Change

clearcutting The process of cutting down all the trees in an area at once; easiest and most economical, often stands are replanted Clearcutting is a logging practice...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Selective Cutting: A Sustainable Forest Management Practice for Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Storage

selective cutting cutting down only some trees in a forest and leaving a mix of tree sizes and species behind; less erosion, loss of biodiversity Selective cutting...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Contour Plowing: The Effective Agricultural Technique for Soil Conservation and Water Management

contour plowing An agricultural technique in which plowing and harvesting are done parallel to the topographic contours of the land Contour plowing is an agricultural technique used...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Environmental Science

Maximizing Crop Yields and Soil Health through Sustainable Farming: The Benefits of Crop Rotation

crop rotation the system of growing a different crop in a field each year to preserve the fertility of the land, also part of IPM Crop rotation...