Have you ever thought of what it would be like to walk on water or even run well that is exactly what this lizard does? The green basilisk lizard its ability to run on water gives this animal its most recognizable name of the Jesus Christ lizard. Living in the tropical rainforests in Central America The basilisks spends most of its time in the trees and they are always near a water. When threatened, they can drop from a tree into the water and sprint, upright, about 5 feet per second 0r (300 feet
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Noah’s Ark is the biggest water park in America located in Wisconsin Dell. It first open in 1979 with only just a bumper boat ride and go kart track which consist of 63 meters of property and today in modern time, it has expanded into 70 acres of land. In addition, it was estimated that about five millions of annuals visiter attend Noah’s Ark yearly making them to be one of the most visited water park in the United States. Noah’s Ark is one of the ideal vacation that connects family together by enjoying
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scientists consider bull sharks to be the most dangerous of its species, but worldwide it is known as the third. Bull sharks are common sharks as they live in high-populated areas, are unpredictable and aggressive. You will find them in shallow, warm ocean waters. You can even find them a little over two thousand miles up the Amazon River! However, you won’t find them near the water surface. They like to stay near reefs.
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Inez Gonzalez Instructor: Dr. John Freytag Oceanography 101 November 4, 2015 San Francisco Bay Delta Issues 1.) Environmental problems and societal/political issues that impact delta: • Water Quality: Delta water can raise health problems (if used for drinking water) • Striped Bass: Decline in striped bass because of water (decline) • Decline of fish: Specifically Delta Smelt because of water supply and toxic algae (affects fish) • Clam infestation: removing food from water (that fish need) • Pollution:
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Shipwreck I woke up to sirens blaring and a voice over the loud speaking saying, “Get to the emergency deck.The boat is sinking!” In panic I jumped out of bed and ran for the deck. We were sinking and sinking fast, I was forced off the boat into freezing water. I saw a lifeboat in the distance and started swimming as fast as I could towards the boat. When I reached it I realized there were only nine spots on the boat but fifteen other people. I think that John, an 82 year old man, should have the
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About Gearhart The town of Gearheart is a scenic residential community hugging Oregon's Pacific Northwest Coast, only minutes ways from the bustliung town of Seaside. The small community is conviently located, and is only trip from downtown Portland. The town's proximity to the larger metropolitan area has made Gearhart a favorite vacation locale for residents of the larger city scince the 1800s. The town is characterized by a quiet and restorative atmosphere. The beach, spanning more than two
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Discuss biological, physical and chemical controls on the ocean's biological pump. The oceans, biological pump involves the photosynthetic fixation of carbon in the upper photic zone followed by the downward flux, through the water column, of dissolved material. The oceans absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere by photosynthetic assimilation. Ultimately this assimilated carbon is transported to depth, down through the aphotic zone, as particulate matter sinks to the depths. Although a considerable
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Currently in Fairbanks Alaska an invasion is taking place throughout the water ways. Elodea canadensis, a common aquatic plant often used in aquariums, is spreading throughout Chena Slough and Chena Lake. The initial start of the invasion is believed to have been caused when someone dumped an aquarium into the slough. Elodea canadensis, commonly referred as the American waterweed, may cause environmental and economic damage to affected areas. Damage to fish habitats may occur, reducing fish and boating
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Introduction The Daphnia magna, more commonly known as the water flea, is a tiny freshwater crustacean. Its clear exoskeleton and jointed appendages point to its classification as an arthropod. This is further evidenced by the location of its heart—the dorsal region. The Daphnia magna’s importance in the aquatic food chain can be attributed to its essential place in the diet of young and adult fish (Elbert, 2005). The Daphnia magna belongs to Class Branchiopoda, which are free-floating crustaceans
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Makai Estioko May Chang English 101 30 November 2015 Paddle surfing big waves Surfing is the art of riding breakings waves using any number and styles of boards, watercraft, or one’s own body. Surfing has been a part of the Polynesians cultures for thousands of years. Europeans were first introduced to surfing by Lieutenant James King of Captain James Cook’s crew in 1769. Cook wrote about surfing he witnessed while exploring the Hawaiian Islands. Three Hawaiian princes attended St. Matthew’s Hall
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