Arctic Ocean

Rainfall in SWWA used to be considered the most consistent and very reliable when it comes to rainfall in Australia. The SWWA region derives much of its rainfall from passing cold fronts and associated storms, which is expected as it being typical features of a winter synoptic pattern and form part of the atmospheric circulation. However annual rainfall in SWWA has declined by approximately 10% since 1970, with a noticeable shift toward drier winter conditions continuing to this day. Not only…

Can you imagine going on an “invisible mission”? In the novel Marino Mission we meet Alexa who is on a mission to save and explore dolphins. Alexa’s mission is clandestine it can be identified as a clandestine mission in these ways. Alexa and Jose wanted to save a baby dolphin who they thought was Pecas baby. Alexa goes on the mission with her friend Jose and a huge mishap happens and for a moment Alexa thought everything she accomplished fell apart, and they wind up on a military base that they…

to marine ecologists, overfishing is the greatest threat to ocean ecosystems today. Overfishing occurs because fish are captured at a faster rate than they can reproduce. This problem started occurring when advanced fishing technology and an increased demand for fish have led to overfishing, causing several marine species to become extinct or endangered as a result. Thinking long term, overfishing can have a devastating impact on ocean communities as it destabilizes the food chain and destroys…

NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts – The Coast Guard is urging mariners to use extreme caution while transiting the Merrimack River entrance due to significant shoaling inside of the north jetty. This area is outside of the feral navigation area and should not be considered as the safest crossing location. Several accidents have occurred in this area and mariners should be advised to take extreme caution when crossing at the tip of the north jetty. Merrimack River Bar - A system of notification to…

First Look Art lovers rejoice! The Long Beach Museum of Art is the perfect wedding venue for couples who adore fine art and culture. Located twenty minutes south of Los Angeles in Southern California, the museum's landscaped gardens, breathtaking ocean views, and historic architecture will captivate your guests. Couples can use the Long Beach Harbor, the Queen Mary and Catalina Island in the background for an incredible backdrop for their wedding portrait. Garden Area. Situated between the…

Gone Fishing! I think every day and say “What are childhoods?” Childhoods can bring back memories that can be funny or profound. Today, I would like to tell you about the childhood memory I experienced. In the mind of others, it was the funniest time of their life, but not mine. Now I learned from my memory and hope you do to. So let’s get started. Before this happened we woke up, went to breakfast at the Harbor, and then went out and at the same time was listening to “Who let the dogs out.” It…

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum This is not a large museum; the type you would come to expect from the large cities in the United States. But considering that it is located in a city known for its gambling, this museum is surprisingly good. Some of the highlights of the museum include: -An African room, where you can see life size replicas of all of the most prominent animals that live in the African savanna. -A desert animal exhibit. To many people's surprise, there are many…

Introduction Scombroid fish poisoning is illness that happens when you eat certain types of fish that have not been properly refrigerated or stored. These types of fish naturally contain higher levels of a substance called histidine. When these fish are not stored properly, bacteria can change histidine into chemicals (histamines) that can make you sick and give you allergy-like symptoms. Other names for this type of food poisoning are histamine fish poisoning and scombrotoxin fish poisoning.…

During a trip to California, we took the opportunity to visit the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Oceanography Institute with our cousins. During that trip, we saw plenty of marine life, as well as looking at plenty of issues concerning the ocean. Here, I will go over some of the issues and marine life we explored at the Birch Aquarium. When we first walked in, a man with a strange contraption, two plastic boxes on a table, said, “Want to see a flood?” Interested, we walked over and saw that…

The Monster Fish One day my dad and I woke up and hit the road. We woke up at five thirty in the morning. We drove for about forty five minutes with nothing but corn fields and houses. When we started on the the road we stopped by the gas station and got us some donuts and the hit the water. We got on the water and then suddenly I realized that we forgot water and we were going to be on the water all day long. At this point in time my dad and I made our first cast. We were fishing with a drop…