Scientists report that creatures living in the deep sea are in danger of starving to death.
Millions of undiscovered species live in the deep sea. Creatures in the seabed are suffering from growing food shortages, which may be a result of rising sea temperatures. Scientists believe that some species will die out and only those that can survive on a low food supply will continue living.
Not much is known about the creatures that live in the deep sea or their dietary changes. Scientists estimate that up to 10 million species live in the depths of the sea. Most animals of the deep rely on food chains that begin in the lighted realms of the sea: the microscopic plants called phytoplankton, which capture the sun and start the food cycle.
Wherever there are animal droppings, there is a constant rain of organic matter that feeds the bottom dwellers. It is uncertain what will happen to the rest of the food chain when these bottom dwellers become extinct.
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These set of lines satirize the Victorians' tendency to place wealth above other factors in deciding whether a person was eligible for marriage:
- Lady Bracknell: That sounds not unsatisfactory. Three addresses always inspire confidence, even in tradesmen. .. ( Lady Bracknell is interested in learning about Cecily's background. She makes this comment after she has learnt that Cecily comes from well-known families).
- Jack: [Very irritably.] How extremely kind of you, Lady Bracknell! I have also in my possession, you will be pleased to hear, certificates of Miss Cardew's birth, baptism, whooping cough, registration, vaccination, confirmation, and the measles; both the German and the English variety. ( The fact that certificates are in German reflects that Cecily comes from a prestigious family).
- Mr. Worthing, I had better ask you if Miss Cardew has any little fortune? Jack: Oh! about a hundred and thirty thousand pounds in the Funds. ( Lady Bracknell asks a direct question. Once she has learnt about Cecily's family , she is interested in her economic situation).
- Lady Bracknell: [Sitting down again.] A moment, Mr. Worthing. A hundred and thirty thousand pounds! And in the Funds! Miss Cardew seems to me a most attractive young lady, now that I look at her.. ( The fact that Cecily has money makes Lady Bracknell see Cecily more attractive).