admired the ocean and the life it holds within. Throughout his numerous years living as a fisherman, he developed an extraordinary relationship with nature. Santiago has a boundless passion for marine life. Throughout the novel The Old Man and the Sea, this fondness is seen in multiple ways. The ocean, the fish, and all the creatures of the land and the sea are Santiago's family. In essence,…
The great day finally dawned, It was a bright summers morning in late February. The sun was just rising in the small west coast town of Glinks Gully. The waves were crashing down like thunder but it was a very calm day for the wild west coast. The sound of dirt bikes around the gorge was to hard to resist. I whipped out to the garage and gave my bike a quick check, oiled the chain, topped up with fuel, chucked on my riding gear and slipped the garage door open and I was off like rocket. I got…
On the coast of the Jersey shore, lies a peaceful coastal city, Ocean City. Ocean city is a safe, dry island in southern New Jersey. The city becomes heavily populous with college students and suburban families as the climate turns from frigid to scorching. Ocean City is where many of my summer days were spent witnessing the gorgeous beach, roaming the board walk, dipping ice cream, and enjoying the day with close friends and family. At the crack of dawn, I wake up, trying to be as quiet as…
Megaladon Ruled the Ancient Sea Just for few moments, imagine a city bus, now imagine that bus with teeth. Scientists say this was the size of Megalodon and it ruled the oceans during the Miocene-Pliocene years, which were 15 to 5 million years ago. Researchers believe it was the largest and fiercest predator in the ocean until about 2.6 million years…
that we need to give people the opportunity to prove themselves. It is also important to have good leadership when going through a difficult period of time. When Koro was trying to teach the boys how to be like a leader, he took them out onto the ocean in a boat and went out deep. He threw his necklace that had a whale tooth on it and told the boys to go and retrieve it. However, none of the boys had actually made it up with the necklace so they had ended up leaving. Later Pai went out with…
The airplane was crowded and unbearable. As if being confined tightly with a bunch of strangers wasn’t enough, I’m extremely motion-sick. I had to keep reminding myself that the grueling plane ride will all be worth it just to see the big, beautiful ocean and to try new, exciting things. After many hours of travelling, my family and I finally arrived in the Dominican Republic; our luxurious home for the next seven days. It was much hotter than I expected. The sweltering heat caused many…
Our six cities were established in the islands surrounding Crisp Central, where conditions of the cities can be met without issue. Because of Crisp Central’s varying geographical features and supply of resources in certain locations, they were placed in different areas: Five in the surrounding islands, and one on the mainland. These cities have been named in unique ways, which makes it easier to distinguish their differences easily. The names of these cities are Starchen,Taterones, Cheese-Puff…
pterois miles have invaded the Atlantic coast line. Their original habitat is in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are poisonous and have spines were their venom is kept.They live in warm habitats like the tropics and are found in reefs and dark underwater crevices. First, lionfish had lived in the Indo-Pacific but, due to a hurricane and water and aquarium trades they found themselves in the Atlantic Ocean. They are also causing havoc in their new habitat. They find reefs and live their but, they…
Shark Teeth “Liv, stop following me!” Pat shouts. “ I can go wherever I want to!” I clamor back. Grains of sand cave in and as I run to catch up with my older brother. Squinting my eyes at him while sneering, soon I was skipping forward. Letting out a sigh behind me, Pat decides to follow me on my tour down the beach. After a few minutes, I hear, “Liv! Get over here.” Rushing over to him, in no time at all, I’m looking over his shoulder. A small, black shark tooth is being turned in…
Throughout the novel Piscine shares his thoughts and feelings, allowing the reader to grasp how he feels at all times. After Pi realizes Richard Parker is on board his lifeboat, an overwhelming number of thoughts and feelings were produced. After first discovering the tiger is on board, he quickly devises several plots in an attempt to kill Richard Parker. Yet soon changes his mind, realizing that he desperately needs a companion. The movie alters this part of the book, leaving out this key…