A Love of the Sea When I lived in Liverpool, my best friend was a boy called Midge. Kevin Midegley was his real name nut we all called him Midge for short. And he was short, only about three cornflake boxes high (empty ones at that) No three was about it. Midge was my best friend and we had lots of things in common, as most best friends do. But there was one thing that really bound us together, one thing we had in common- a love of the sea. In the old days (but not so long ago), the river
Based on an actual incident in 1853, Ivan Doig’s The Sea Runners chronicles about the escape of four Swedish indentured servants from a fur trade fort in 1850’s Russian-America. As the story unfolds and in order to seek opportunity in the new world, many Europeans, including four Swedes sign on to an indenture with the Russian-American Company (RAC) in New Archangel located in what is modern-day Sitka, Alaska. After two years, the four Swedes have enough of it and plot their escape. After stealing
Running The Sea Our journey starts in the year 1853 with four Scandinavian indentured servants who are very much slaves at the cold and gloomy headquarters of the Russian-American fur-trading company in Sitka, Alaska. The story follows these characters on their tortuous journey to attempt to make it to the cost of Astoria, Oregon. Our list of characters consists of Melander, who is very much the brains of the operation as he plans the daring escape from the Russians. Next to join the team was Karlson
different species of sea snakes, and five major types, including Hydrophiids, Laticaudids, Acrochordids, Homalopsids, and the Natricids. They account for 86% of marine reptile species inhabiting the waters. (All the Sea, 2001). They are venomous reptiles that live most of their lives in the sea and are so adapted to that environment that few species of sea snakes can crawl on land. Their eyes are small with most having nostrils that are located dorsally. Most species of sea snakes grow between 120-150
The Salton Sea Introduction The Salton Basin , a below-sea-level depression which extends on the north from Palm Springs , California, to the Gulf of California , in the south. The Salton Sea has undergone historic cycles of filling with water and later drying up. The most recent predecessor to the Sea, that being Lake Cahuilla , last filled this area between 300 to 500 years ago and at one time had a surface elevation above sea level. In 1905 the flooding of the Colorado River was accidentally
audience will know that the Dead Sea is devoid of all plant and aquatic life, why the sea is so salty and the health benefits. Thesis or central idea: The Dead Sea has a unique environment Main Points: a. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water anywhere b. The Dead Sea is devoid of all plant and aquatic life c. The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research and treatment Introduction: You know why they call it the dead sea? Because absolutely nothing live
The crew of the seal hunting ship the Ghost stood in disbelief as they gazed upon their recently departed first mate. Then a most unusual thing occurred. The captain began yelling at the dead man like a raging storm. Oaths rolled from his lips in a continuous stream. And they were not nice and thoughtful words or mere expressions of indecency. Each word was a blasphemy, and there were many words. It is this lack of remorse for others that defines Wolf Larsen, the antagonist in The Seal Wolf by Jack
The Power of The Sea-Wolf Jack London’s novel, The Sea-Wolf, has many different interpretations. The story can be read as a combination of the naturalistic novel and the sentimental romance, both very popular around the turn of the century. London also brings into play literary naturalism, in which human beings are characterized as just another species in nature, subject to all of Her cosmic forces. The Sea-Wolf fits almost perfectly the archetypal pattern of an initiation story. Depth and interest
I. Introduction A. Argggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Ahoy me mates and welcome to the world of pirates. B. through the next few minutes I will be informing ye about pirates and their rage on the high seas. C. We will be talking about pirates, their ships, weapons, and a few famous ones at that. D. I myself have been interested in pirates since I was a wee lad. A. Ships 1. Galleon a. “The Spanish Galleon was the great prize ship for pirates.” (History of Pirates) 1. Spanish armada used these ships
crawl toward the vast ocean. These creatures are sea turtles. Sea turtles are large marine reptiles that are cold-blooded vertebrates and have leathery or bony flippers and shell (Lutz and Musick, 1996). They are aquatic reptilian creatures that has wide spectrum of coloration ranges between yellow, greenish, and black depending on the type of sea turtles. They are from the kingdom of Animalia, class of Reptilia (Matthews, 1990). The earliest known sea turtles appear in the fossil record in the Late
There’s a lot more to the Red Sea than familiar biblical accounts. It has a unique topography with incredible biodiversity and is home to many endangered species. The Red Sea, located at 22.0000° N, 38.0000° E, is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, and lies between Africa and Asia. It’s divided into three zones: the Red Sea proper, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez, the latter two of which are located in the north. The Red Sea proper is bordered by six countries: the Western shore border is
Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus It is not known about how the sea lamprey was introduced into the great lakes region. It was first discovered in around 1830s. It is hypothesized that it was introduced in the Erie Canal as well as other shipping canals years prior to its discovery. Originally it was a salt-water creature that lived in the oceans but now they have adapted and can live in fresh water and can live comfortably in the great lakes and other fresh water rivers and streams. It is probably
different species of Sea Turtles grace our ocean waters . From the beds of the Indian ocean to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle , even the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific. Human activities have tipped almost all the skills of the survival of these ancient turtles . Even though you think these turtles are not endangered , they are one of the most endangered species in the world . People have slaughtered these creatures for their eggs, meat, skin and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching
The Aral Sea Disaster Abstract The Aral Sea and the entire Aral Sea basin area have achieved worldwide notoriety due to the environmental disaster. The example of the Aral Sea disaster has sent a signal to the entire international community demonstrating how fast and irrevocable the environmental system can be ruined if there is no long-term thinking and planning in place. This paper gives a broad overview of the policies that have resulted in dying of the forth-largest inland body of water
years I would say, for the Sea Otter. Sea otters, are a common animal most people hear about, but not many people actually know about. This is all about a sea otters history, an ecosystem, and why they are in fact endangered. Sea otters however have made a comeback and for the majority are not at risk anymore and aren't expected to be anytime soon. Sea otters are a very common yet diverse animal. They are the only aquatic member of the weasel family. Since the 1970's sea otters have become much
SEA LEVEL RISE 1. Definition: 1.1 Sea level: - Is the level of the ocean's surface, especially the level halfway between mean high and low tide - Be used as a standard in reckoning land elevation or sea depths. 1.2 Sea level rises: - Happens when the mean high tide level increases year after year 2. Reasons: Sea levels are rising today not only because of thermal expansion but also melting of glaciers and polar ice caps. 2.1Thermal expansion As seawater becomes warmer it expands. Heat in the upper
Cuba: Beaches & Sea Life Are you planning for a trip to Cuba and want fantastic warm weather with beaches and sea then it would be your best pick of your life. Cuba is full of water adventures as it has amazing weather and lovely beaches stretched over hundreds of miles. Enjoy your vacation in Cuba with superb beaches and sea life and explore this great part of the universe. This beautiful country is rich in natural beauty and offers unlimited excitement for the tourists. Beaches and Sea Life The waters
Imagine a world where sea turtles are extinct; did you know that was preventable? The hawksbill sea turtle population is drastically low and if action is not taken they will soon become extinct. Several factors come into play in the extinction of this species; the most evident one is their breeding behavior. Due to the natural breeding behavior of the hawksbill sea turtle and their inability to sustain a viable population, they are going extinct; however, if they were introduced into breeding programs
When I imagine a fish that resembles a sea monster, I immediately picture a sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus). These fish are jawless and can grow up to 80 cm as an adult. An adult lamprey’s mouth has teeth arranged in circular rows like something from a nightmare. When it comes time to feed, sea lamprey latch on to a host and drill a hole to obtain nutrient-rich blood. If that weren’t enough, they only have two dorsal fins and one caudal fin and lack pelvic and pectoral fins, which gives them an
Forgotten The Sea Wolf is a novel written by Jack London. It is a story of how man has to overcome man, and in the face of brutality one must stand strong and not be afraid of the outcome. The Sea Wolf shows us how it is possible to overcome adversity even when it seems impossible. Jack London shows us how not even man can control a free will. For every man has a purpose on this earth, God put us all in the world to make a difference and not be afraid to stand up for beliefs. Jack London’s