Pawikans: Need Us, Need them

     Last time here on Blog-venture Time, we discussed about sea turtles, or Pawikan. Now, were going to help spread awareness on their biggest threat to survival. And do you know who that is? Humanity. Yes, it's true. We are the number-one cause for their death-tolls. We do this in many ways, such as hunting for their eggs, polluting, etc. However, one of them is Global Warming.

The effect of Global Warming

     Let's define first Global Warming, [let's dub it as GW]. It is when gases, [like Carbon Dioxide], increase the Earth's temperature, hence the name GW. One way that this affects the Earth is when these gases go up and tear down holes in the Ozone layer for ultra-violet rays to come in and heat up the Earth. Now, we found out that GW has been here for quite some time now. But, we humans are just speeding up the process. In fact, we're speeding up the process more than  hundreds of times more! This is why we urge you to try and slow down the process, thus helping Mother Earth.

The turtle's gender is
 affected by the temperature.

     GW drastically effects sea turtles. Euroturtles states that a sea turtle's gender is based on the temperature it's in while it's still in its egg? If global warming were to continue to speed up, almost all turtles would be females, due to higher temperatures influencing their gender to be female. This means that they would have a hard time keeping the population up. Another thing is that if the temperature is too hot, they might have to change their nesting grounds and search for new ones, if there are still ones out there. Also, when the ice-caps melt because of GW, they increase the sea level which means that the tides near the shore will increase and perhaps even be able to drown their eggs.

A wild HAWKSBILL appeared!

     Now, we mentioned earlier that GW is a big cause for the deaths of many organisms, especially Pawikans. Some of you might be wondering, "Why should we help these guys?" Well, you don't hear them asking the same thing to us, do you? That's right. Sea turtles play a very significant role for the environment! Oceana says that Green Sea turtles help by grazing in the seagrass beds, making their nutrient content better. Hawksbills help too by eating Sponges from reefs, ergo, making room for other organisms to colonize and live. Also, the Leatherbacks eating jellyfish keep their population under control and save the lives from other organisms eaten by jellyfish, such as fishes. Another thing is that some turtles carry species such as barnacles with them, thus allowing other animals to go feed on them. You see, you shouldn't underestimate these turtles.

Cleaning the shore
Will make them more

     We, the Blog-venturers, happen to just be students. But, age isn't an X-Factor in making a difference. We participate in costal clean-ups, alarm others of what's happening, [like now], etc.  Maybe you, the reader, can do something as well. Why not? I'm sure that you're fully capable of picking up trash from the beach. Did you know, picking up plastic from the beach can save a turtle's life? Go on now! Share this blog or  make your own, it doesn't matter. What matters is that you spread awareness and do your best in
preserving these guys!


Till next time! Now get off that chair and do something for these guys!

Operation Pawikan: Success!

Blog-venture Pawikan Time!

Let's find a way
to make our Pawikan stay!

     A few weeks ago, we were given a mission to explore the different areas in Bataan. Of course we were feeling a bit excited, knowing we finally have another adventure to complete. We decided to take the adventure to learn and discover new things. We knew that this would be an unforgettable experience and that it would be very educational and enjoyable. 


     For today's blog, we'll talk about the Pawikan Conservation Center, or simply PCC. It's a place where people are devoted to protecting and preserving the wildlife of the Pawikan, (Pawikans are sea turtles). Now, on our way there we expected to be informed well on the ecology of the Pawikan. We expected to learn their behavior, lifestyle and so on and so forth. When we finally got there, we learned just that. 


     In PCC, we encountered the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. According to seeturtles.org and Wikipedia, they can weigh 75-100 pounds and they can reach 2 - 1/2 feet in length. It has a very unique heart-shaped carapace, measuring 60 - 70 cm. They eat wide varieties of organisms, such as crabs, shrimps, etcetera. Also, they are named Olive Ridley due to their shell and color. Another fascinating thing about them is the fact that they are perhaps one of the smallest marine turtles alive. Despite all these wonderful features it has, among our group, we had our favorite kinds of Pawikan. Skeletrox and Cashew favored the Green Turtle most due to their  simplicity and normality. Shinobro and Solarium both enjoyed the Hawksbill Turtle the most because of its physical attributes. Meanwhile with Twenty-six, she preferred the Olive Riddley because she found it cute. 


Here is their taxonomic classification [source from Wikipedia]

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Testudines
Family:	Cheloniidae
Genus:	Lepidochelys
Species:	L. olivacea

     Pawikans are very important to the world. They help keep the coral reefs clean, for a start. They also balance the food chain. How, you may ask? It's very simple. The Pawikan eat certain species of organisms. Now, when they eat these organisms, they also decrease their population, meaning the Pawikan also control overpopulation of said organisms. Every organism should be kept preserved, as they are a creation from the almighty one. Plus, they're awesome!


     Although Solarium and Cashew did not release any hatchlings into the sea, Skeletrox, Twenty-six and Shinobro all did. They all released Olive Riddley Turtles. Actually, some held a race between which turtles would reach the water first. It was a moment in our lives that we'd never forget. Truly this was an inspirational and beautiful moment for all of us. Maybe someday, you, the reader, can release a hatchling of your own! 


Till next time, fellow blog-venturers!

Blog-venturers - Making you yearn to learn!

Blog-venturer Solarium

Derp

     Solarium is a man of cars and basketball. He get's his name from the sun. A good start for his morning would be watching a good game in NBA with some of his "Cheetos" snacks. He's a relatively good man. He'll always have your back. He's the kind of guy you can always depend on, no matter what.

Blog-venturer Skeletrox 

Me Gusta

     Along with Solarium, this fellow enjoys his time watching basketball. He also enjoys rapping and playing the turntable. He's also known to be quite the Minecraft player, along with Shinobro. He's very sporty as well. He loves playing classic games like "Bang-Sack" or "Ice, Ice, Water". One does not simply make him leave his Xbox.

Blog-venturer  Twenty-six

Derpina

     She's a very kind soul who loves sports and activities. She enjoys "The Beatles" and is very passionate for music. She's quite energetic and has a rather nice hand when it comes to play the guitar. One would always remember her as the girl who has a charming personality.

The eyes of the Tiger

Blog-venturer  Cashew

Anime
Derpina

     They say that the most silent minds are often the most intellectual. Here you have a very quiet but brilliant girl. With her pet tiger on the palm of her hand, she is delighted to watch her favorite anime shows and mangas. Not many know what could be lurking in her thoughts, but it is certain that her minds will dazzle you with its awe and geniuses. Perhaps one day in the future, her mind will be recognized as one that has no comparison.

Blog-venturer Shinobro 

 Forever Alone

     Being the editor of this blog, Shinobro has a lot of things on his hands most of the time. With a nice glass of orange juice and a grilled cheese sandwich, this guy can pull of an all-nighter. He has a taste in pop and rock music, as well as a taste for online gaming. He finds the games "Counter-Strike" and "Minecraft" a good balance between action and creativity. Never doubt this underdog, because if he sets his mind on something, he'll get it done and done well. 

Finn and Jake

 Our Purpose of blogging

     Blogging has definitely been an enjoyable way to educate one's self. Not only has it been a very interesting way to learn, but it also is a nice way to have some fun. That is our goal - to help others learn more about the scientific world in which we now live in. It might be a little boring in class but through the internet, it's certain that all who read our blogs will be entertained at the same time as educated. So go ahead and learn! Our mind's knowledge has unlimited potential.