Slide 1
Early fossil records suggest that the Yangtze River Dolphin came about 25 million years ago, and made its way to the Yangtze 20 million years ago, where it is considered an endemic species.
The Yangtze River dolphin is known by many names. In Chinese, it is known as the Baijie which translates to “White dolphin”, since it has pale blue grey skin which lightens as it ages. In Chinese folklore, the Baijie also protects fishermen as the “Goddess of the River”. Once loved, it was plentiful in the Yangtze river. In the 1950s, there used to be about 6,000 dolphins. Then in the 1980s, the population reduced to 400. Then since 2006, this species was declared functionally extinct. So, why does it matter that this species is gone?
Slide 2
Well, the extinction of the Yangtze River Dolphin is biggest cetacean species extinction of our time. In addition, it highlights the struggle of keeping freshwater resources in Asia. The Yangtze is not only the third longest river in the world, but also home to over half of China’s total plant and animal species. So the death of this dolphin might be our warning bell to save other species from extinction.
Slide 4
The Yangtze River Dolphin is only one in its family Lipodae, and it’s one out of four dolphin families which reside in shallow freshwater rivers.
Slide 5
The dolphin’s got a long beak with 35 blunt teeth to snack on small fish. It’s a carnivore. Like many other dolphins, it communicates through clicks and whistles, which is why it’s got this hole in it’s head. They are social, living in pods from 3 to 7 individuals. However, they are very shy around humans -- which makes it hard for us to perform research on them.
Slide 6
They tend to breed in the months of February through April. As mammals, they have live birth and have a gestation period of 10 months. They’re quite small when born, about 32 to 35 inches but grow up to be as big as 8 feet long. They reach sexual maturity around 6 to 8 years and having a birthing interval of 2 years.
Slide 7
The Yangtze dolphin normally swims 19 to 25 mph, but can go up to 37 mph when threatened. It has poor eyesight in the murky water of the Yangtze, so it relies on echolocation (biosonar) and touch with it’s long thin beak to find small fish to eat. Unfortunately, baijie have been known to have poor navigation, running into boat motors and killing themselves.
Slide 8-9
Which brings us to this point. Half of all known dolphin killings in the 1970s and 1980s were attributed to collisions with motor boats and accidental illegal fishing activities like dynamite fishing, drag netting and electric fishing.
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Shrimp farming in India, till 2009, was synonymous with the mono culture of tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon. About 1,90,000 ha brackishwater area have been developed for shrimp culture in the country spread over all the coastal states. Since 1995 culture of P monodon is affected by White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and the development of shrimp farming has become stagnant.
Most of the Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia were also culturing P. monodon and since 2001-02 onwards most of them have shifted to culture of exotic Whiteleg shrimp,Litopenaeus vannamei because of the availability of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) and Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPR) broodstock. In India, Pilot-scale introduction of L.vannamei was initiated in 2003 and after a risk analysis study large-scale introduction has been permitted in 2009.
Shrimp farming in India, till 2009, was synonymous with the mono culture of tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon. About 1,90,000 ha brackishwater area have been developed for shrimp culture in the country spread over all the coastal states. Since 1995 culture of P monodon is affected by White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and the development of shrimp farming has become stagnant.
Most of the Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia were also culturing P. monodon and since 2001-02 onwards most of them have shifted to culture of exotic Whiteleg shrimp,Litopenaeus vannamei because of the availability of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) and Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPR) broodstock. In India, Pilot-scale introduction of L.vannamei was initiated in 2003 and after a risk analysis study large-scale introduction has been permitted in 2009.
Itroduced flowerhorn fish is harmful for the freshwater natural ecosystem.Don't through your hybrid fish into any watershed.It can creat ecological imbalance and can reduce the population size of the native species.
Growth and protein content of mud crabs (Scylla serrata) fed with different n...Innspub Net
Mud crab (Scylla serrata) farming is one of the main sources of livelihood in Calauag, Quezon. Commonly, they use trash fish as their major source of feeds for mud crabs. However, fluctuation on its prices happen because of supply and demand, thus the use of other natural feeds were conceptualized. This aimed to determine if there are significant differences on the weight, protein content and meat characteristics of mud crabs fed with different natural feeds. It also aimed to assess the profitability of mud crab farming in plastic cages using different natural feeds. The experiment was laid out in Complete Randomized Design with three treatments replicated thrice: T1 – trash fish, T2 – horn snail meat and T3 – yellow corn. Results revealed that mud crabs fed with horn snail had the highest weight and protein content as compared to the other treatments. Hence, had the highest ROI. While, in the sensory analysis of its meat characteristics, mud crabs fed with yellow corn had the highest mean which was rated as very much juicy, flavorful and very much acceptable.
cryopreservation of fish gametes NBFGR gene bankAshish sahu
Cryopreservation of reproductive products of many aquatic species has been successfully achieved. ... Cryopreservation technology applied to the preservation of fish gametes in aquaculture plays an important role in seed production, genetic management of broodstock and conservation of aquatic resources
Exposition relatant la construction du Pointu : Le Saint Aygulf par Raphaël Autièro Charpentier de Marine à Saint-Aygulf. Expo faite en 2015 par Jean-Michel Sygut, https://youtu.be/XELd03FTT8E
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Itroduced flowerhorn fish is harmful for the freshwater natural ecosystem.Don't through your hybrid fish into any watershed.It can creat ecological imbalance and can reduce the population size of the native species.
Growth and protein content of mud crabs (Scylla serrata) fed with different n...Innspub Net
Mud crab (Scylla serrata) farming is one of the main sources of livelihood in Calauag, Quezon. Commonly, they use trash fish as their major source of feeds for mud crabs. However, fluctuation on its prices happen because of supply and demand, thus the use of other natural feeds were conceptualized. This aimed to determine if there are significant differences on the weight, protein content and meat characteristics of mud crabs fed with different natural feeds. It also aimed to assess the profitability of mud crab farming in plastic cages using different natural feeds. The experiment was laid out in Complete Randomized Design with three treatments replicated thrice: T1 – trash fish, T2 – horn snail meat and T3 – yellow corn. Results revealed that mud crabs fed with horn snail had the highest weight and protein content as compared to the other treatments. Hence, had the highest ROI. While, in the sensory analysis of its meat characteristics, mud crabs fed with yellow corn had the highest mean which was rated as very much juicy, flavorful and very much acceptable.
cryopreservation of fish gametes NBFGR gene bankAshish sahu
Cryopreservation of reproductive products of many aquatic species has been successfully achieved. ... Cryopreservation technology applied to the preservation of fish gametes in aquaculture plays an important role in seed production, genetic management of broodstock and conservation of aquatic resources
Exposition relatant la construction du Pointu : Le Saint Aygulf par Raphaël Autièro Charpentier de Marine à Saint-Aygulf. Expo faite en 2015 par Jean-Michel Sygut, https://youtu.be/XELd03FTT8E
http://pointus.varois.free.fr/index.html
IchnusaBike is a local active holidays specialist for guided and self guided tours in Sardinia - We offer leisure cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and bike hire.
Strategic Cartography: Identifying IL Intersections Across the Curriculumchar booth
Presentation at ACRL 2015 in Portland, OR.
Abstract: Curriculum mapping builds insight into the sequence of requirements and competencies a learner negotiates while on an academic path. When combined with data visualization, visual curriculum mapping (VCM) provides a holistic view of an entire educational community, highlighting pivotal points at which to introduce information literacy instruction, resources, and research support. This paper presents findings of a large-scale consortial VCM project in 2013-14, exploring anticipated and unanticipated outcomes and offering strategies applicable to other institutions.
An information piece I created for Integrity Health Coaching Centers. A booklet with recipes, tips and a place for you to log your food and plan your meals! You can find a print out version here:
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Senior year High School Presentation on how color affects our perception and understanding of the world around us. The presentation included a discussion on color-blindness, marketing decisions on choosing a color, and interactive game.
Краткое содержание о положительных и отрицательных факторах, которые касаются дистанционного обучения в России. Состав: Популярное общее мнение, статистики, выводы, и вопросы для обсуждения.
In 2011, students Pavel G. and Kathy P. present on negative and positive stereotypes that Russians and Americans have of each other. Then they surveyed high school students across the globe to see if these perceptions hold true world-wide. Afterwards, they present the results and implications of these stereotypes.
Introduction to Central Asia and Russian Relations. Focus on 5 nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), former Soviet Union. GDP, literacy rate, mortality and demographics comparison of two countries.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
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Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
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Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
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( Ya n g t z e R i v e r D o l p h i n )
K AT H Y P H A M - “ H I ST O RY O F E X T I NC T I O N ”
- G E O G R A P H Y 12 6 - S U M M E R 2 017
P H O T O G R A P H : St e p h e n L e a t h e r w o o d
2 5 M i l l i o n Ye a r s A g o - 2 0 0 6
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4. R I V E R
D O L P H I N S
Fa m i ly
P l a t a n i s t i d a e
( I n d i a n d o l p h i n s )
I L L U ST R AT I O N : G e i s l e r e t a l . - G e i s l e r e t a l . : A s u p e r m a t r i x a n a ly s i s o f ge n o m i c , m o r p h o l o g i c a l , a n d
p a l e o n t o l o g i c a l d a t a f r o m c r ow n C e t a c e a . B M C E vo l u t i o n a r y B i o l o g y 2 011 11 : 112 .
Fa m i ly
P o n t o p o r i i d a e
( b r a ck i s h d o l p h i n s )
Fa m i ly † L i p o t i d a e
( C h i n e s e r i ve r d o l p h i n )
Fa m i ly I n i i d a e
( A m a z o n i a n d o l p h i n s )
1
2
3
4
L i p o t e s v e x i l l i fe r
5. YA NG T Z E R I V E R D O L P H I N S
P H O T O G R A P H : Av a l o n , A l a my St o ck P h o t o
G e n u s s p e c i e s : L i p o t e s v e x i l l i fe r
Fa m i l y : L i p o t i d a e
K i n g d o m : A n i m a l i a
P h y l u m : C h o r d a t a
O r d e r : C e t a c e a
C l a s s : M a m m a l i a
P H Y S I C A L
F E AT U R E S
& B E H AV I O R
6. B R E E D I NG PAT T E R N S
Females become sexually mature at eight years of age, males at
six years. These dolphins have a birthing interval of 2 years.
I L L U ST R AT I O N : Un k n ow n s o u r c e
v i a P i n t e r e s t
I L L U ST R AT I O N : Un k n ow n
s o u r c e v i a t h e D o d o
G e s t a t i o n :
10
m o n t h s
At b i r t h :
3 2 - 3 5
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7. I L L U ST R AT I O N : S e mp l e , A , B o rge r, P, C l e e l a n d , C , J a cke l , S a n d Pa p p a s , X 2 0 0 6 , ' B i o l o g y V C E Un i t s 1 & 2 : 2 n d
e d i t i o n ' , Ne l s o n C e n ga ge L e a r n i n g , Au s t r a l i a
P H O T O G R A P H : St e p h e n L e a t h e r w o o d
P H Y S I C A L
F E AT U R E S
& B E H AV I O R
We i g h s 13 2 t o 3 5 0 l b s
S w i m s u p t o 3 7 mp h
B o d y L e n g t h 4 . 9 t o 8 . 2 5 f t
B i o s o n a r / E c h o l o c a t i o n
10. C AU S E S F O R E X T I NC T I O N
P H O T O G R A P H : C o n s e r v a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n ,
H o n g Ko n g v i a S o u t h C h i n a M o r n i n g Po s t
Un s a fe F i s h i n g P r a c t i c e s
I n d u s t r i a l i z a t i o n
D a m C o n s t r u c t i o n
C l i m a t e C h a n g e
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2
3
4
Wa t e r P o l l u t i o n
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HongKongviaSouthChinaMorningPost
11. C AU S E S F O R E X T I NC T I O N
P H O T O G R A P H : C o n s e r v a t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n ,
H o n g Ko n g v i a S o u t h C h i n a M o r n i n g Po s t
1
2
3
4
Na t u r a l H a b i t a t L o s s &
S p e c i e s F r a g m e n t a t i o n
C o mp e t i t i o n fo r Fo o d
S u p p l y
O v e r f i s h i n g &
D e a t h b y B y c a t c h
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HongKongviaSouthChinaMorningPost
S t r e s s &
D i s e a s e
12. P H O T O G R A P H : S a m T u r ve y, Z o o l o g i c a l
S o c i e t y o f L o n d o n v i a Na t u r a l H i s t o r y
M u s e u m , L o n d o n
G O D D E S S
13. L U NC H
P H O T O G R A P H : " 10 t h A n n i ve r s a r y P h o t o
C o l l e c t i o n o f t h e Pe o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c o f C h i n a
19 4 9 - 19 5 9 " p u b l i s h e d b y 10 t h A n n i ve r s a r y
P h o t o C o l l e c t i o n o f t h e Pe o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c o f
C h i n a E d i t o r i a l C o m m i t t e e .
14. 19 5 0 s S t a r t o f t h e e n d
P H O T O G R A P H : Wa n g D i n g , I n s t i t u t e o f
H y d r o b i o l o g y, Wu h a n , C h i n a
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“In 2002, a captive male Yangtze
River Dolphin named 'Qiqi' died of old
age after surviving in the Wuhan
dolphinarium, a Chinese zoo for over
22 years. It is the first captive
dolphin of its kind. […]
Qiqi was two years old when he was
accidentally hunted by fishermen
back in January 12, 1980. Due to his
bad injury, he was relocated to a huge
pool nicknamed “White Palace” built
especially for him. […]
In 1986, the zoo thought it was time
for the 8-year-old Qiqi to have a
family. They found two female
companions for Qiqi.
Unfortunately, these two dolphins did
not adapt to the environment as well
as Qiqi, and the zoo was unable to find
any more of his peers. So Qiqi
remained alone and lonely for most of
his life.”
P H O T O G R A P H : P h o t o o f Q i q i ,
Un k n ow n v i a W i n d H o r s e To u r. c o m
C O N S E R VAT I O N E F F O RT S
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2
3
4
E x s i t u B r e e d i n g a n d R e c o v e r y
P r o g r a m s ( p o s s i b l y c l o n i n g )
Wa t e r p o l l u t i o n c o n t r o l , i mp r o v e d
m a n a g e m e n t o f s e w e r a n d i n d u s t r i a l
p l a n t w a s t e
B a n o n I l l e g a l F i s h i n g
P r a c t i c e s i n S a fe Z o n e s
E d u c a t i o n a l c a mp a i g n s : b a i j i . o rg
( Au g u s t P l f u g e r, n o w d e f u n c t
w e b s i t e )
C O N S E R VAT I O N E F F O RT S
P H O T O G R A P H : Un k n ow n v i a W h a l e a n d
D o l p h i n C o n s e r v a t i o n we b s i t e
19. P H O T O G R A P H : Wa n g D i n g , I n s t i t u t e o f
H y d r o b i o l o g y, Wu h a n , C h i n a
2 0 0 0 s? ? ? We d o n ’ t k n o w.
P H O T O G R A P H : Un k n ow n v i a W i r e d a r t i c l e
F u n c t i o n a l l yE x t i n c t
Fruitless 1,100 mile expedition
20. 2 0 0 0 s? ? ? We d o n ’ t k n o w. ( S O U RC E )
P H O T O G R A P H : X i a o q i a n g Wa n g v i a
M o n ga b ay
21. P H O T O G R A P H : Ya n g t z e F i n l e s s Po r p o i s e
C o n s e r v a t i o n S o c i e t y
A Ne w Fo c u s
Ya n g t z e F i n l e s s P o r p o i s e
( Ne o p h o c a e n a p h o c a e n o i d e s )
Number Left: 1000-1800
Size: 6.2 feet
22. P H O T O G R A P H : G a o B a oy a n , C h i n a D a i ly
T h a n k s fo r L i s t e n i n g !
23. B I B L I O G R A P H Y
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news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6935343.stm>.
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extinct”. EarthTouch News Network. October 17, 2016. Web. <https://
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a-sighting-the-yangtze-river-dolphin-is-still-extinct/>.
Long, Tony. “DEC. 12, 2006: IT'S ALL OVER FOR THE BAIJI FRESHWATER
DOLPHIN”. Wired. Web. <https://www.wired.com/2007/12/dayintech-1212/>.
Luo, Tracy. “Yangtze River Dolphin - Interesting Facts - Story of Qiqi”.
WindhorseTour. December 10, 2013. Web. <windhorsetour.com/culture-guide/
yangtze-river-dolphin-interesting-facts-story>.
Mok, Danny. “Chinese white dolphin with broken tail is found lifeless at sea in
sixth death this year”. South China Morning Post. June 1, 2015. Web.
<www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1814360/
chinese-white-dolphin-broken-tail-found-lifeless>.
Turvey, S. T., Barrett, L. A., Reeves, R.R., Wang, D. “Conservation of the
Yangtze River dolphin: Emergency implementation meeting”. San Diego,
December 17-18, 2005. Final Report.
“THE BAIJI - THE FIRST DOLPHIN TO BE DECLARED EXTINCT IN MODERN
TIMES”. Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Web. <http://us.whales.org/case-
study/baiji-first-dolphin-to-be-declared-extinct-in-modern-times>.
Zhou, K., Y. Li, M. Nishiwaki and T. Kataoka. “A brief report on observations
of the baiji (Lipotes vexillifer) in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River
between Nanjing and Guichi.” Acta Theriologica Sinica 2:253-254. 1982.
Print.