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What is being done to help this species

Even though they have tried to save this fish they can't because there is not any possible to keep other fish from eating the food we drop into the ocean.So that means their is a possibility of this fish going extinct.

Why this animal is endangered

The angler fish is endangered because it lives so deep in the ocean and they don't get enough food.

Endangered

One endangered species found here is the angler fish.

How humans impact this ecosystem

The vast muddy expanses of the abyssal plains occupy about 60 percent of the Earth's surface and are important in global carbon cycling. Based on long-term studies of two such areas, a new paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that animal communities on the abyssal sea .In this cold, dark environment, very little food is available. What food there is takes the form of bits of organic debris drifting down from the sunlit surface waters, thousands of meters above. During its long descent, this organic matter may be eaten, pooped out, and decomposed, drastically reducing its nutritive value. It is estimated that less than five percent of the organic matter produced at the surface reaches the abyssal plains.The sea floor is affected in a variety of ways by CLIMATE CHANGE.We also impact this ecosystem especially when ships dump garbage in our oceans or when they have an oil spill.

Limiting Factors of this ecosystem

This ecosystems limiting factors include the temperature of the water, sunlight, the amount of nutrients, and dissolved oxygen content, which is the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in a given volume of water at a particular temperature and pressure. The salinity can also be a limiting factor in aquatic ecosystems. This is the amounts of various inorganic minerals or salts dissolved in a given volume of water.

Describing a food web in this biome

A food web in this biome would be, first off it starts with plants that don't use photosynthesis,then come plankton,then the fisheats the plankton,then the angler fish eats the fish or the fish is eaten by the jelly fish or the six gilled shark and then the decomposer breaks down whatever of the fish that is NOT eaten.

Two predator/prey relationships in the deep sea

Two predator/prey relationships in the deep sea are a Blunt nosed six-gilled shark and Large, fast moving prey species, numerous shark and ray species (especially spurdog), any bony fish ( large deep water hake are a major prey item), squid, crabs, shrimps, swordfish, cetaceans and other marine mammals.Another one is a angler fish eating a squid. Female angler fish eat small fish and shrimp May also feed on small squids, turtles, crustaceans, arrow worms and even sea birds while males, live off the females' bloodstream .

This is a symbiotic relatonship between a clownfish and sea anemone.

Two symbiotic relationships that are present in the deep sea

Two symbiotic relationships that are present in the deep sea are a Clownfish amid sea anemone tentacles and an Anglerfish and bioluminescent bacteria.

How do the plants and animals interact with each other

Plants and animals interact with each other because,they depend to each other .

How the weather effects the environment

The deeper you go, the more intense the pressure. At the surface, there is one atmosphere of pressure - and for every ten meters you go under water, the pressure increases by one atmosphere. When we were down in Karl’s sub at 2000 feet, the pressure was 66 times the pressure at the surface - that means that the pressure on the sub is 905 Pounds/Square Inch. Humans would be crushed at this depth (imagine what it would feel like to put a a bucket of water on your head - now picture the pressure of thousands of bucket of water pressing down on you). One way some animals have adapted to this pressure is that they have no air spaces.

One picture is of a continental shelf and one is of a new type of coral discovered.

Landscapes

Some landscapes are the Continental Shelf,Submarine Canyons ,Abyssal Plain, Sea Mounts,and Volcanic Islands .

What animals and plants you will see there

You will see some coral, fish, squid, crustac, angler fish ,Bluntnosed Sixgill Shark ,infamous giant squid, black swallower, tripod fish,bacteria,large tube worm five-foot tall yellow bamboo coral, and crustaceans,Seaweed,and sea grapes.

Best time to visit and seasons

The best time to visit would be November.
Almanac
AVG.HIGH
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January
Pleasant, moderate, sunny
78
43
February
Pleasant weather continues
81
40
March
Often warmest month
82
41
April
Warm weather contines
88
50
May
Seven month rainy season begins
91
54
June
Pleasant, cloudy skiesl, some rain
85
58
July
Pleasant, cloudy skiesl, some rain
85
52
August
Pleasant, cloudy skiesl, some rain
87
51
September
Pleasant, cloudy skiesl, some rain
87
53
October
Pleasant, cloudy skiesl, some rain
86
53
November
Rains end, sunny skies
84
50
December
Pleasant, moderate, sunny
84
48

Thes are pictures of the deep sea in ROATAN,HONDURAS.

Travel Expenses

Backpackers can get by on $15-20 per day if frugal and traveling with others. Dive resorts at the high end on Roatan and Guanaja can start at $200 per day and on up. You will find many options between those extremes.It would cost 1,157 dollars a person for a round trip.For 2 it would be 2,314 dollars.For a family of 3 it cost 3,471 dollars and for a family of 4 it cost 4,628 dollars.If you rent a car it would be 737.54 dollars.Talk to the resort mannager and see if they know where you can RENT A SUB.

Clothes you need to pack and special gear

The central plateau and mountainous zones tend to be cool, while the coastal regions are warmer with relatively high humidity. The time of year can also play a part. The rainy season runs from May to October, it is advisable to carry a raincoat. If you go sightseeing bring sturdy hiking boots and wear light, loose clothing, which is great for trekking. Conservative attire is best for smaller towns and the interior of the country while sporty, comfortable beachwear is ideal for resort areas. When traveling to Honduras, bug repellent is usually a good idea in the National Parks and some beaches. Sunscreen is also a must because of Honduran bright sunshine and long days.You will also probably want to buy or rent a scuba diving out fit if you want to swim 6000 feet downwards and possibly get eaten by a shark or you could just rent a submarine.

Shots and Medical Precautions

Vaccinations:
Hepatitis A:
Recommended for all travelers
Typhoid:
Recommended for all travelers
Yellow fever:
Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas
Hepatitis B:
Recommended for all travelers
Rabies:
For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR):
Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given
Tetanus-diphtheria:
Revaccination recommended every 10 years

This is a picture of ladies selling cocnut bread.

Foods

Seafood,chicken,beans,and rice are also dietary mainstays. Some other island favorites are Baked Mango Dessert,Banana Bread,Cassava Bread - Flat, white, cracker-like bread,Coconut Bread,Conch Soup,Exotic Curry Conch Chowder,ConchGreen Plantain Chips (Platanos) Fritters,Guava Jam,Key Lime Pie,Mango Chutney,and Johanna's Mango Salsa "to die for".

This is a map of Roatan.

Transportation

In Roatan, transportation you will mostly find are taxis readily available upon your arrival at a ferry dock or the airport. The important thing to remember is that you should always establish the price rate before stepping in the taxi! Riders can be taken advantage of if they do not clearly state and negotiate with the driver the price. Generally, you will get a better rate when paying in Lempiras but, American dollars are accepted.

There is a useful mini-bus system as well, operating out of mini-vans. In this case, YOU MUST PAY YOUR FARE IN LEMPIRAS. Many operate out of Coxen Hole, which is known to be a more dangerous spot in Roatan, avoid this area at night. The way to get a mini-bus in most instances means you should flag it down! Mini busses stop operating around 6pm and taxi prices go up at this time.

For around 40 Lempira, and before sunset, you can get a water taxi to transport you from West Endy to West Bay. If you feel confident in handling your own transportation, then car rentals are readily available at excellent prices. In addition, for those more adventurous, scooters and motorcycles can be rented.

These are pictures of Roatan.

Directions

Use Northwest Airlines Flights, to get from Houston,Texas to Roatan, Honduras and back to Houston again.Then tell the cab driver to take you to Subway Watersports in Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras.(Don't just show up there PLEASE RESERVE before going.)

The ultimate vacation

Are you looking for the ultimate vacation?Well then come on to Roatan,Honduras and experince the fun and learning of this great place.Welcome to the DEEP SEA.The waters are clear so you can see everything.