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My name is Roberto Astorga. I am 21 years old, and I am a student at Miami Dade College. I was born in Cuba but have lived in the United States for seven years. I am in my last year of college and ready to transfer to FIU. Since I was little, I was a boy who loved music, and thank God I have had the opportunity to learn different instruments such as the piano, the guitar, and my favorite, in which I stand out the most, the drums. Likewise, since I was little, I had a great passion for animals. I was a horse riding competitor, a beautiful sport whose motto is “The art of horseback riding,” which differs significantly from what everyone thinks. This sport is about creating a bond of trust, horse and rider, part of what we know as a secure relationship between you and the animal and vice versa. At 21 years old, I love being part of a fantastic band called Oflow Miami. We worship and rescue lives for Christ. I hope to achieve my goals, both earthly and spiritual.

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Hey guys, the problem with peacocks in South Florida is quite peculiar; we can see them everywhere. We go to a restaurant there, we see at least one of them, visit friends or family, and we see even more, but in reality, I don't think it's the best option for these males; they are living beings like other animals, and I think that a correct thing to do would be to set aside an area in conditions for them to live.

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According to public information, government statutes hired a trapper to hunt these ducks. To this day, there are 20 dead ducks. This problem has caused outrage among the residents of Palmetto Bay. According to the government, steps have been taken on this problem, but the orchard or hunting of these animals is not yet prohibited. According to information shared in The New Gerald, the Palmetto Bay Village Council is still divided on a decision on the matter.

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It is impressive to see how the turtles are born and come to the surface safe and healthy. It is also amazing to see how, in the state of Florida, some institutions look after their security in premature times. On the other side of the coin, we can see a sad reality, which consists of ninety-five turtle eggs, eighty-five of which have not been able to reach the surface and have died, and two of them have been saved by people who ensure the safety of these animals and these ninety-five, only eight went to the surface independently. Sadly, our animals cannot complete their life cycle due to negligent issues, be it pollution on the beaches or unwelcome people who do not respect the places where turtles lay their eggs. Let's take care of our animals, which beautify our environment, and more than beautify, they deserve to live in a healthy environment.

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My question was: How Pine Rocklands contribute to the local hydrology?

Pine Rocklands contribute to the local hydrology and water cycle by regulating water flow, recharging groundwater, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing water quality, among other ecosystem services. Protecting and conserving these ecosystems is vital for sustainable water management and ecological health.

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The pollution in our country is really dangerous. Plastic is one of the most significant waste that is easy to make. With the amount of plastic being made, it's hard to clean and save nature. One of the solutions is to reduce the amount of plastic and find ways to have drinks and food in storage, like glass containers or bottles. Being able to clean the waste of plastic would take a team to do so, and some people work cleaning a big pile of plastic, being at risk of being exposed to anything harmful.

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Week 7 Discussion (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

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Week 7 Discussion (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

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The species I decided to write about is the Black rhinoceros.

These rhinos are extremely endangered mainly because of poaching. Black Rhinos are the most hunted because of the fact that they have 2 horns which makes them a lucrative target for illegal trade in rhino horns. Due to intense poaching, 96% of the population were wiped out between 1970 to 1990. They still remain critically endangered because of the high demand of rhino horns in the illegal markets.

Their horns are used for traditional medicine and a symbol to display wealth and success. From 2008 to 2021, around 11,000 rhinos were poached in Africa. To slow down the declining rate of rhino hunting more and more experts in the Chinese medicine field have stopped using and supported theuse of rhino corns for medicine. Government agencies and other local communities in Africa have been working together to monitor rhinos in the wild and also monitor poaching activities to further prevent them from getting poached. The nations of Namibia, Kenya, and South Africa currently hold about 87% of the Black rhino population. Well it may be true that rhino horns do grow back they do tend to take about 3 years to fully grow back. Now the reason that these rhinos are dying after getting dehorned is that these poachers do not care about the rhinos so they dehorn them in very ruthless ways without care about the rhinos health. Most of the times they are shot and killed first before dehorned.

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Week 8 Discussion(Artificial Intelligence and life)

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Week 8 Discussion(Artificial Intelligence and life)

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In some educational contexts, including biology classes, ChatGPT serves as a versatile tool. It assists research by providing information summaries and aiding idea generation for assignments or projects. When facing challenges in understanding complex biological concepts, students can turn to ChatGPT for simplified explanations and further clarification. The tool aids in drafting and editing assignments, enhancing productivity and allowing students to focus on refining their work. Moreover, ChatGPT can facilitate discussions by presenting arguments for and against specific

biology topics. Encouraging critical thinking and debate preparation. However. It's essential to exercise caution and critically evaluate the information provided, corroborating it with reputable sources, particularly in academic settings.

Overall, ChatGPT contributes to an enriched learning experience by offering valuable insights and assistance across academic needs. Chatgpt is MY favorite Al because it has helped me with past assignments, and it has helped me understand certain subjects more than what I understood in class.

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I will be reaching out about this topic cause, in the last few years, students and workers from Miami have gotten too many ways to transport

their self to work and schools.

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Week 9 Discussion ( Public Transportation)

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Week 9 Discussion ( Public Transportation)

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In all countries, the modes of transport may be pretty similar, but how they operate is very different. Holland is one of the countries where everyone prefers to travel by bus rather than by car. It is a pretty different country in terms of transportation. In the United States, something similar happens depending on your state. All of this can vary depending on the traffic the city has. Miami, one of the states where the population has grown substantially in recent years, should plan a new route plan where bus movement is more efficient for those people. Use you prefer or by necessity, they travel on the public bus.

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Week 10 No Discussion (The biological origins of fossil fuels)

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Week 10 No Discussion (The biological origins of fossil fuels)

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The story of coal begins with ancient forests that thrived on Earth around

300 million years ago during the Carboniferous period.

We learned through videos

What are Fossil Fuels? and oil and Gas Formation which was a very interesting topic.

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The video I chose is "Flooding in Miami | Years of Living Dangerously" this video consisted of how climate change is drastically affecting Miami's community overtime. For instance, they showed how Miami's neighborhoods easily flood due to something as simple as water levels rising. This is an issue that affects not only the rich but the poor as well. The city is not doing much to find solutions so people like Nicole Hernandez have to step up and face the issue head on.

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Week 12 Discussion (Food Loss and Waste)

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Week 12 Discussion (Food Loss and Waste)

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We discussed poor food spending and how this can contribute to climate change. No one imagines how influential the waste of food is for climate change. Even if it is already purchased, it continues to spoil at home or among the same consumers who, upon seeing a single fruit or vegetable in the pantry, think that it is in poor condition. They do not buy it, letting it become more waste.

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