Creative Writing - Term 1
In a world full of demons, there will always be the strongest and most powerful one. All demons - vulnerable, pitiful, juvenile, grown - worship him. The first demon ever to exist. With such great powers, he possesses, which no one can match. He was "Muzan Kibutsuji". He had his own division of demons whom he created, where he shares his blood, as a result of robust power. "The Twelve Kizuki" - Ranked by their expertise. Each had unique abilities which they use to dominate humans and feed on them to acquire more power.
The sound of biwa plucked gracefully by a woman distorts the place. Obscenity was in the atmosphere. Lanterns illuminated the site but were obscurely dull. It was a maze of rugged traditional Japanese structures, which led from one room to another. The entrance or exit was unseen. You can run, however, escaping was impossible. The structure was filled with perpendicular paths - paralleled, vertical, horizontal, diagonal - Each path it leads to was unpredictable. It was like a game of ball-in-a-maze. Whenever the biwa was played, the whole place would tilt. The note comes after another until it's last struck, which gave a sharp melody.
An elevating surface with equilateral sides appeared. Stood the lower-ranked Kizukis, warped by Muzan's command. One by one, bowed to their knees, paying their respects. Standing in front was Lord Muzan, the most savage and cruel demon of all, who looked down at them. He had lustrous red eyes, red as blood, long-black silky hair as dark as coal itself, and pale skin.
"P-please forgive us, my Lord! We didn't realise it was you-" Mukago, the lower-ranked number four, frantically apologised as she trembled in fear.
"Who granted you permission to speak?" Lord Muzan sternly cut her off, still standing his ground. "Do not you speak nonsense in front of me" He added.
"How about you answer my questions," He said while he intensely stares at her soul.
"Rui was killed-" He paused.
"My question for you is why are you pests so weak?" The disappointment remained visible in the tone of his voice.
"Entering the ranks of the most wielded demons could not satisfy you enough? Conversely, I gave you a drop of my blood. Your job was only to devour humans to obtain more power." He ground his teeth.
He clenched his jaws and fists; veins became evident. You can see the disgust in his stare as his eyes widen. Before he says, "The higher-ranked remained untouched for over the century. They have always been the ones who were capable to dispose of those Hashira Demon Slayers. But, how about you six? When will you make yourself the use of me? I could not even count the times I replaced you." He crinkled his eyes while continually tapping his foot on the wooden floorboards.
Lower-ranked six, Kamanue, was kneeling on the dusty floor, clenched his feeble fists in annoyance and thought, Easy for you to say-
Lord Muzan's eyes pierced at the helpless demon and paused his foot. "Easy for you say?" He interrupted Kamanue’s thoughts.
He smirked while tilting his head, his sharp stare remained, before imploring. "What is it you want to tell me? Go on." His eyebrows raised.
Kamanue froze; His face became pale, his body, hot, sweat rushing down his face. He can read my mind?!
He's gonna kill me! He thought.
"Kill, how exactly?" Lord Muzan asked in satisfaction, a sinister smile crept on his lips.
The air got thicker. The place immortally darkened. The rest of the demons held their breath as they prepare themselves for what's about to follow next.
Impatient, Muzan's mood suddenly changed in a blink of an eye. Veins popped, his tone more aggressive than before. If stares could kill, the demon would've had an instant death. "Tell me," He demanded.
Muzan slowly towered over the poor beast, overshadowing its figure.
"Spare me, please! My Lord!" Kamanue begged helplessly.
"Show me mercy!" He cried, "I am truly sorry for my disgusting behaviour!"
Lord Muzan kept a straight face; His face did not reveal a sign of empathy.
Kamanue pleaded again before blood spurted on the floor. It was a horrifying scene, demonic, rather.
Afraid, the other demons trembled, watching their kind suffer from a painful death.
A demon with a big scar on his forehead named Wakuraba, lower-ranked three. There was blood on his body from their dead confederate. He thought, What is happening? Will the same thing happen to me too? After everything, I've succeeded to be in this position, will come to waste? This was supposed to be the beginning of greater things!
"Do you fear Hashiras more than you fear me?" He suddenly asked.
"NO!!" Mukago, who had two fine horns that could scratch even the toughest mineral on earth, and sharp fangs, abruptly answered.
"Every time you encounter those Hashiras, all you do is escape. Isn't that right?" Lord Muzan's anger was building up.
"No, I wouldn't think of it!! I'd put my life on the line for you, my Lord!" She exclaimed.
Muzan's eyes widened, "Are you refuting what I just said?"
Tears streamed down Mukago’s cheeks; Quivering in fear, perpetual sweat, dry throat, mind blank. It then was killed in a precipitated movement. More red liquid filled the void.
This is it! This is the end for us! Wakuraba thought, who had a keloid shaped like an ‘X’ on his forehead. Our minds are being red. Whether we agree or disagree with him, he's still going to kill us! We can't possibly beat him in a battler either! In that case...
Disconcerted, Wakuraba raised his feet, bent his knees, hand touching the floor. The only option is to run! He circumnavigated away with an enthralling speed, it such a fast pace that movements could not even be seen. Gliding down the decks, going left, advancing to the right, soaring in zig-zag patterns, finding a way to escape from death. Just make it out of here somehow! Now that I've gotten this far away! His eyes were burning with determination. In a sudden inclination, back to where they stood, a rush of blood flow. The source of blood came from the head of Wakuraba who had run away. Head decapitated from his body, barely alive, he was appalled. He got me?! No way! Was it the trick of that biwa? But, I didn't hear it initiate a sound. Why!? I can't seem to regenerate my body. Tugging the hair on Wakaruba’s head was Lord Muzan.
He began to speak, "I believe that the Twelve Kizuki are better off consisting of just the Upper Ranks." He declared, "I am now dismantling the Lower Ranks."
Blood was everywhere on the wooden floor. The whole place was filled with a distinctive smell, it was foul, rancid, and putrid.
Lord Muzan gruesomely threw the head on the dark wooden floor. "Do you have any last words?" He glared inadequately at the remaining Kizukis.
A demon, with navy blue hair with spiky beard, known as Rokuro - the lower-ranked two, terrifyingly answered, "I can still be of use to you! If you could give me just a short reprieve, I vow, I'll be of use to you!"
Lord Muzan questioned, "How long a reprieve are you asking for? How do you intend to be useful? Most importantly, what exactly can you accomplish with your current skills?"
Rokuro was agitated, he for sure wanted to prove himself to his Lord. "Your blood! If you could give me a share of your blood, I will acclimate without fail!" He clenched his fists, "I will fight for you like an even more powerful demon!"
"What makes you think you can order me to give you my blood?" Lord Muzan winced, his fangs bestowing. "You're beyond shameless. Know your place."
Rokuro was startled, "You misunderstood me, my Lord! Please give me another chance! Please don't kill me-"
Rigid cords on Lord Muzan's neck, eyes bulged clenched jaws and fists. "Shut up. I misunderstood nothing. I'm never mistaken about anything. My words are all absolute. You have no right to reject anything I say. Whatever I say is right and will always be right!"
His eyes burn in red, "You tried to order me. You deserve to die."
An endless amount of blood on the floating facade. Lord Muzan is truly cruel. He did not even, once, consider the lives of those he killed.
“Do you have anything to say?” Lord Muzan’s asked, one eyebrow raised, arms crossed.
Lastly, Stood was the only demon who was left only to be executed. Enmu, the lower-ranked number one. Who has vivid pink and jet black hair, began to speak, "Well, let's see..."
He did not seem afraid at all, nor, show any sign of fear. Though, looking from his expressions, it was more like a pleasure to him. "This is like a dream for me. To die by your hand in person. I so enjoyed hearing the other demons' last gasps!" He added, "I feel so blessed! Because I love to see others in despair and agony. I, thank you for leaving me for last!" He put his palms together while grinning.
Lord Muzan seemed pleased, his eyes placid. In a swift, a needle pierced on the Enmu’s neck. His body was in a state of convulsion, eyes converted white, veins conveyed. Its body was trying to adjust to the power his Lord provided. Hearing his words make Lord Muzans jovial.
"That's what I like to hear. And so, I gave you an ample share of my blood. Although, you might not be able to withstand the volume of blood, and die. Still, if you do manage to acclimate, you're sure to acquire even greater strength. Make yourself useful to me. Kill the demon hunter Hashiras! If you accomplish my tasks, I'll give you even more of my blood." He gave an evil smirk.
The biwa was once again, struck. Providing a discernment of victory, power, domination and destruction.
Close Viewing - Term 3
Apartheid was a form of system in South Africa that upheld discrimination and segregation against Black people. The Power of One, directed by John Avildsen, was a film concerning the prejudice prior, Apartheid. In a particular scene, where Pk and Gideon were running around Alexandria Township, film aspects are used adequately to show the details in depth. These techniques were tracking shots, dialogues, medium shots, and settings helped produce the film with such exceptional procedures, efficient effort, time, improved to get the message across and created a massive impact on the audience.
Firstly, the camera trailed upon the two characters, Pk and Gideon, as they ran. This camera technique is known as the "Tracking shot". Pk and Gideon's every movement are noticed, such as their shift of directions. Moreover, details, like their facial expressions and sweat running down their skin. As the two characters run, the camera follows along from the starting point towards their goal location. The tracking shot helps the director reach a wider audience as it produces a more realistic and practical scene. The use of this method allows the audience to experience the journey of Pk and Gideon; imagine themselves in their situation. The tracking shot was a brilliant idea for the two characters because of its interesting outcome. If a pan-shot was applied in the scene, it would make it boring, therefore, it would not appeal to the audience.
Dialogues are significant when it comes to films. In the scene, we hear Pk ask Gideon about the mysteriously long queue as they run. In substantiation, we see Pk's bewildered expression with his eyebrows furrowed and his tone confused. In confusion, he asked, "What's the queue for?" Gideon replied immediately, "Toilet". Gideon explained in further detail, "The government only allows one [toilet] for two hundred people". Mr John Avildsen used the dialogue technique to show the viewers the unfair treatment Black Africans receive during the Apartheid. It made an immense impact on viewers due to the sympathy and pity felt for the Black people. This aspect has taught me to be grateful and content with what I have. Likewise, I have more knowledge and sympathy for humanity, such as my way of understanding became broader. Correspondingly, we are also facing a crisis regarding discrimination and prejudice. Black Lives Matter, used as an example, is a protest against racism, following the deaths of innocent Black people who were mercilessly beaten and brutally murdered. Equally momentous includes Asians, who also received the same treatment because of the pandemic from China, which made hatred towards rose.
Mr John Avildsen used another film aspect in a scene, which was camera shots and angles. Specifically, he used the medium close up of Pk and Gideon having an intense discussion about Pk, teaching Black African kids to read and write English. To attest to that, we could see both characters' expressions like eyes widened. In addition, we could also hear the tone of their voice, robust and assertive. The intention of a medium close up is to scrutinise the characters facial expressions and recognize their emotions. The audience could feel the tension growing as the two characters continued their conversation. We could feel their emotions and view their perspectives differently; Pk, conflicted, confused and uncertain. Gideon remained hopeful and plausible. As previously mentioned, the audience received an understanding of their prospects, goals and advocates. The medium close up can be compared to another film aspect, perhaps, a medium shot. The difference is, the medium shot goes far to your waist and above your head, and the medium close up is closer to the characters' faces. Using a medium shot would make the characters' expression and their feelings a puzzle to be solved.
At last, creatively used was the setting. As evidence, people can be seen patiently waiting for their turn of toilet use, old facilities bestowed, children giggling as they play joyfully, vintage vehicles. Exposed Black drudges, digging, exchange of goods for currency, and established shops. The two, Pk and Gideon, stopped for a drink of water. In the frame, we see a concerned old woman with her hand on her chin and eyes fixed on Gideon. As Gideon walked away from the scene, his back on the camera, a German mother dragged her two daughters from, and two men who were reading a newspaper leaned back. It was deliberately done to show that German civilians fear and disgust Black people. The German government fooled its people, which the audience can understand why German civilians would act that way. Chiefly, when the commoners are impelled by manipulation and fear. It gives an impression and more discernment why Germans shouldn't take control. Analogous to segregation, the Jews also suffered at the hands of the Germans, which resulted in millions of deaths.
In conclusion, it's shown that there are motives in every film aspect used in different scenes, which impacted the audience and successfully delivered the message across. Triumphantly, the director and his team broadcasted the movie well. As part of the audience, I learnt more things about history. It taught a student like me to be grateful. If we bring this aspect to teach others to be kind and grateful, we can have a world where negativity would not grow, only happiness abound.
Written Text Essay - Term 4
The story "The Red Sari" by Apirana Taylor sufficiently demonstrates the genuine appreciation of different cultures. The scene where the narrator idly observed the beggars plead for rupees, and reflect on the situation in his life was a memorable idea for me. It's a memorable idea because it taught me to look at things from a different perspective. It caused me to appreciate what I have, even the little things in life. It also taught me to be goal-oriented and sympathetic towards others.
In the intended text, a memorable idea was when the narrator observed his surroundings because he discerns things in-depth, in fact, contemplative. It properly teaches a valuable life lesson of why we should be thoughtful and aware of what's around us; we should be appreciative of what we have and see things with a silver lining. We see this text when the narrator thought "From beneath mud and dust, she looked at the haves," This proves that not everyone is equal. The author's purpose of this text was to compare the situation of a beggar with a stable-life person. The text made the readers sympathetic and considerate because the woman in the red sari was desperate, frantic, and pessimistic. Concomitantly, the narrator admired the woman as she was proud and confident for her upbringing. I recalled another significant scene in the text where the baby was shoved on the car's window. It was an important idea because it shows how cruel the world can be and how unfair life can be.
Another memorable idea to me was when the helpless woman begged piteously for rupees. The narrator sincerely admired the woman's courageousness when he said, "She has so much pride; she is not afraid to beg”. It proves that the woman in the red sari was independent and unconventional, despite her situation. It shows that she displays so much determination, which reveals her high spirit. The author implemented this on purpose to show that women are powerful and influential. The text made the readers respect the woman because she was persevering with intense emotions in her eyes. It instantly reminded me of another key text in the story where the narrator saw women swinging forty-pound sledgehammers. These women expressed something in common, independent, tough-minded, and determined. This idea is remarkable because everyone could learn from it. For instance, this memorable idea enlightened me to be strong and that woman are empowered. This idea comprises a piece of evidence that goes against society's expectations of women.
Ultimately, a memorable idea represents the narrator's view of women in India. We can identify this text when he stated, "Be they beggars or little rich girls, the women in India look beautiful. Fine bone structure. Almond eyes. Beautiful skin and sari". It displays the narrator's broad mind because he appreciated the Indian women regardless of their living conditions. The author's purpose was to indoctrinate people to regard things in a positive and empathetic way. This text helped reader's open their minds; intuitively understand that we live in a diverse world with a lot of imperfections. This fundamental idea evoked another text from the story where the woman made gestures with her hands, indicating that she was famished. The hand gestures showed that she was a sincere woman amidst a beautiful soul. Both texts are similar to one another because they show that women in India are bright and divine. This memorable idea retains a substantial connection to the real world because it ostensibly promotes appreciation of different cultures.
The story "The Red Sari" by Apirana Taylor demonstrates the appreciation of different cultures. A memorable idea to me was when the narrator quietly watched the beggars plead for rupees and reflect on the situation in his life. It's a memorable idea because it taught me to look at things from a different perspective. It made me appreciate what I have, even the little things in life. It also taught me to be goal-oriented and sympathetic towards others. Out of all the memorable ideas prominently mentioned, the most important was to look at things from a different perspective. If we look at things from a different perspective, it will advise us to be appreciative. Furthermore, it will encourage us to change into the best version of ourselves. As an example, the narrator of The Red Sari perceives things with a silver lining, which means he was ardently hoping to discover something good in bad situations. The story is teaching us that "the hope for the future is within us."
Business Studies Circular Flow - Term 4
One of how Covid-19 affected my household have positives and negatives. One of the positive effects of lockdown to my household is we are safer at home rather than in our workplace and school, exposed to the virus. It also had negative effects such as my education; face-to-face interaction is important because it enables students like me to learn better, to concentrate and study without any distractions like chores, gaming, etc. My mum is an essential worker, that’s why Covid-19 had less impact on my household because we are still receiving money from the business, which my mum works at, as well as wage subsidies.
My father, who is a factory worker received a subsidy from the government while not working. The subsidy implementation will result in taxpayers paying higher taxes to fund the government's subsidy programmes, this involves all the households as everyone have to pay taxes regardless. An expedition of a tremendous amount of money during the lockdown means revenue reduction. Money from subsidies enables consumers to pay for their expenses; it implies that people will continuously buy goods and services from businesses. Due to panic buying (where people buy excessed goods), the demand is higher than supply. An exceeded amount of demand than supply leads to a higher equilibrium value of goods.
My mother continued to work at her usual job as a food-factory worker, therefore, the business will have goods to produce, those goods are foods. During the lockdown, people buy more goods online, therefore, the money will continue to flow in the economy and the businesses can export those goods because of essential workers. As a result, export receipts will remain. New Zealand’s importing and exporting activity increases its DGP because more people buy online. When goods are exported, money is attained in the country for exchange. This means that exchange rates will increase and. Transport businesses will get an increased pay for their services. Therefore, the financial sector has a loan to give out to the producers to manufacture more goods. Because of the increase of loans, the revenue and profit may also increase. The simultaneous flow of the money in the economy of New Zealand, enables the government to grant subsidies and enables financial sectors to give out loans.
Digital End-of-Semester Final Project - Term 1
Karen Walker was born on the 4th of December 1969. She grew up in the Auckland suburb of Remuera. Walker attended Epsom Girls' Grammar School to pursue a career of becoming a fashion designer. After graduating in 1995, she launched her first two boutiques, with only a hundred bucks.
Karen Walker is a New Zealand fashion designer. She began her fashion label back in 1987 and opened her first store in Newmarket, Auckland. As time went on, her business grew, Walker started selling off her clothes in Barneys, New York, in 1988. It was the same year where she presented her first runway collection.
Walker’s sales soared when Madonna, an American singer-songwriter and actress, also referred to as the “Queen of Pop”, wore one of Karen Walker’s designed clothes. When Walker’s sales soared, she became well-known. Walker has designed clothes worn by famous actresses, actors, singers and more. Artists such as Bjork, Sienna Millar, Natalie Portman, M.I.A, Alexa Chung, Beth Ditto, Michael Haneke, Liv Tyler, Rihanna, Claire Daines, Zooey Deschanel and Jennifer Lopez.
In the 2000s, Walker became the first New Zealander to have a solo show at New York fashion week. Karen Walker was also appointed as the “Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit”, for her services and contribution in the fashion industry during the, "2004 New Year Honours." In 2007, Karen Walker received the prize of, “Prix de Marie Claire” for best creative talent. Later on, in 2009, she was awarded the “World Class New Zealand Awards”. Ten years later, she was promoted to “Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit,” for her excellent services in fashion designs.
In my opinion, Karen Walker is a hard-worker designer. For instance, in her interview for the online magazine called Fashion NZ, a reporter asked how she dealt with failures and the challenges she faced during the process. Karen Walker stated, “Well, it’s not easy to build a brand or a successful business, especially over three decades. Not everyone succeeds in this way, and we’re very aware of this. Over 30 years, we’ve faced thousands of challenges and continue to. When there are failures, it’s best to embrace them, and learn from them.
The fashion business is based upon the premise of constant change and, whilst this is, in part, our reason for being, it’s also one of the major challenges. We have to be constantly living in the future and pre-empting and managing changes that are out of our control.” She could’ve given up during her 30 years of service in the fashion industry, on top of that, she had a lot of competitors who could be more creative than her, but she didn’t. In my point of view, she was ambitious, she strived to do more, to be better, to be more successful, and to prove to everyone that she is not just any entrepreneur.
The Great Depression - Term 1
The Great Depression erupted from late 1929 up to 1939. It was the longest-deepest and worst economic downfall in history that affected countries across the world. Overproduction, executive inaction, bank closures, bankruptcies, fall in demands, lack of credit and many more of these triggered “The Great Depression”. These events made a devastating impact on the economy, such as unemployment, homelessness, debt, bankruptcies, suicides, poverty, hunger, job loss, evictions, wage cuts, and dejection. These led to the despair of local communities, businesses, and people. The United States and Europe were particularly affected the most during this crisis, mild hit in Japan and Latin America. The country that suffered more damage was Germany during the Great Depression; due to its major factor, which was the “Treaty of Versailles”.
The "Treaty of Versailles" was signed by several major countries in 1919. The countries before-mentioned were France, Germany, Britain, Austria-Hungary, Japan and the USA. The purpose of the treaty was to achieve peace between nations. Although Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles, they did not participate because of indignancy; They did not believe they started the war. Germany had no choice but to sign the treaty and accept the guilt for commencing the war. People claimed that the treaty “had stabbed Germany in the back” by ending the war. The terms and conditions of the treaty were unfair on Germany's side as they are very damaging to the country and its economy. The terms included a reduction of German troops, territories stolen, and many more.
Hitler’s dominion, along with his Nazi movement national party, and the stock market crash on Wall Street, New York stocks began to fall rapidly; shares of prices plummeted, which led to further “panic-selling” (A situation where people begins to sell their company stock in fear of its value declination), consequently, American investors withdraw their loans to Germany. Germany’s debt was amounted to around estimation of 29 billion dollars. By 1932, 24% of the German workforce were unemployed during the Great Depression. The percentage of unemployed Americans are about the same numbers as the Germans.
From 1930 to 1933, New Zealand agricultural export prices began to plummet by 45%. New Zealand suffered from a short yet deep depression. When the prices changed, demands for goods and services fell. Approximately, 12% of unemployment fell in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Within two years, export prices in New Zealand fell by 45% and the national income dropped by 40% in three years. These disheartening circumstances were truly unbearable.
Sustainable Fishing - Term 1
Sustainable Fishing is a practice of maintaining the population of the fishes and invertebrates. This method ensures that they can balance the survival of all species.
Intriguingly, there are ways that we can fish, at the same time, be able to sustain. For instance, one of the most efficient ways is purse seining. Purse seining is a vertical net (curtain) used in the open ocean, frequently targeting school fishes of single species, such as tuna and mackerels. Purse seining surrounds the school fishes and later draws the bottom together to enclose the fish. Another reason is that purse seining does not come in contact with the sea bed and can have lower levels of bycatch.
Similarly, another efficient way to sustain fish is Longlining Fishing. Longlining Fishing is a technique used in commercial fishing, this method uses a long line with hooks attached. Longlining is effective because it is prone to incidental catching and killing large sea creatures, like dolphins, seabirds, sharks, and sea turtles. Considerably as further ecologically sustainable than other fishing techniques.
The most sustainable way of fishing is “Spear Fishing”. The Tagbanua Tribe (A tribe inhabiting the Palawan Islands in the Philippines) have been doing sustainable fishing practices to maintain the fish population since history. They use the spearfishing technique to catch only specific fish species, with this particular method of fishing, fish can produce properly.
Cast-net fishing is another sustainable method used by required skilled fishers. It has a circular shape with small weights around its bottom edge, when this net is thrown or cast in salt waters or fresh waters, it spreads out in the water and sinks, from there, fish are caught as the net is hauled in.
Fly fishing is a traditional method of fishing that uses a rod and reel. This type of fishing uses bait to lure fish in and catch them, these baits can be feathers, worms, and other invertebrates (They could also be artificial).
Fish Farming is a method of fishing that is known worldwide. It’s become the fastest-growing industry for producing food. Most sustainable fish farms don’t use chemicals, instead, they take care of the fishes properly by feeding them with wholesome foods and clean water to keep the fishes healthy. Fish farmers are responsible for the usage of water they only take small portions of the surface of the water and monitor it constantly. Another reason why it’s sustainable is that they reduce the number of wastes by finding other solutions.
Compared to an ordinary boat, a Commercial Fishing Vessel is purposely designed for fishing, some consist of machines, built-in containers, echosounder and radars.
The largest trawler in the world, Atlantic Dawn, can catch about 400 tons of fish every 24-hours. Trawling has a massive bycatch impact. The majority of the fishes caught in the process are non-target fishes. It affects the biodiversity of the ocean, endangered species, and some are on the brink of extinction.
Purse Seining is another sustainable method of fishing sometimes, it can go bad, due to bycatch occurrence.
Long Lining Fishing is a controversial fishing method because of bycatch issues. Longlining attracts other non-target species which kills them and can cause the decline of certain species.
Sustainable Fishing can be possible as long as we can employ limitations to catching fish and consumption.
Commercial Fishing has massive effects on dolphins and sharks because many of these creatures die needlessly and accidentally, this occurrence is called, “Bycatch”. Bycatch is an accidental catch of fish that is a big issue both ecologically and economically. Non-target species are discarded back in the ocean, and they often die, which means they can’t reproduce, this creates a large impact on the marine ecosystem. Other impacts of fisheries on marine animals include the removal of their preferred prey and sometimes habitat damage.
According to an environmental organisation called the “WWF” - World Wide Fund for Nature, bycatch is believed to be the main cause of the drastically declined population of the Pacific Leatherback Turtles. The data showed over 90% of the numbers reduced since 1980. Another significant piece of information was stated that 300,00 small whales and dolphins are dying annually, due to the entanglement in fishing gear.
The majority of seabirds are also victims of bycatch, these birds are mainly albatrosses, petrels, shearwaters, etc. These birds are near being endangered, especially albatrosses, 18 albatross species are near extinction. Sharks are also accidentally caught. In the Pacific Ocean, an estimation of 3.3 million shark species is caught each year by bycatches.
The documentary, "Seaspiracy", states that 45 dolphins get caught in fishing vessels for every 8 tuna caught, which damages the dolphin population. Another piece of information from this documentary is about the “Dolphin Safe Labels”. The Dolphin Safe Labels was established back in 1990 by U.S law, this label was used to show that no dolphins were harmed, injured or killed during the fishing process of tunas, which are later on designed for canning. Over the last centuries, it is estimated that 7 million dolphins were killed in the tuna nets from the 50s to the 80s. Dolphin safe labels are deceiving consumers because there is no guarantee that dolphins are or can be safe during the fishing process, due to information and data surfing through the internet about the reduction of the dolphin population.
