Fishing

Comparison Essay Challenging situations are perfect opportunities to learn about someone's true character. In the stories, “Survival” by John Hersey, and Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, both main characters, Tom Sawyer and John F. Kennedy encounter difficult and trying situations. John F. Kennedy was the heroic character and Tom Sawyer showed us the ups and downs of our adventurous side. “Survival”, by John Hersey, was a difficult book to get through because it tells the true story about events…

Otter is a common name for a carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 13 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, aquatic or marine, with diets based on fish and invertebrates. Lutrinae is a branch of the weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, martens, minks, polecats, Eurasian and American badgers, honey badgers and wolverines. Otters have long, slim bodies and relatively short limbs with webbed paws. Most have sharp claws on their feet and all except the sea otter…

The Pacific leaping blenny is a small fish found on the tropical island of Guam. Its scientific name is Alticus arnoldorum and it has made one of the most tremendous ecological transitions over time. The Pacific leaping blenny effectively established its population on land through an evolved variety of adaptations, such as: the ability to move efficiently on land and being able to perform respiration through its skin while still relying on its gills. The fish are limited to the “splash zones” of…

Warfare is activities that involve war or conflict. A Submarine is a warship with a streamline that works underwater. The submarine warfare had many big battles the most important battles were located at Pearl Harbor and Japan. According to (ww1.net) Submarine’s were underwater boats. During the Submarine warfare, many people lost food, armor, military, and weapons. There were many pros’s and con’s to submarines. Submarines were very difficult in the battles they were big ships that…

Damnation: The Removal of Dams Project Name: Institution Affiliation: Date: Damnation This documentary focuses on the eco-system and targets the environmentally conscious public. The movie debates in regards to the United States of America (USA) as a Dam Nation and how the existence of more than 75,000 dams in USA has a negative impact on water consumption and the fish species. Knight and Rummel attempt to explain the pros and cons of dams. The movie also features the tale of salmons, which…

Realizing My Powers Being human means having memories that have shaped who we are as people. Everyone has had at least two or three prevalent memories when asked about their life as a whole. I have come to realize I have more strengths than I knew and even more memories that have given me these strengths. Events in my life have led me to be a better individual, learner, and community member. As an individual I am very complex, as are most people. But, there is one memories in particular that…

Touching Spirit Bear Connection The book “Touching Spirit Bear” by Ben Mikaelson reminds me of the real world. The part of the book i am relating to is when Cole Matthews was extremely hungry but ignored that necessity and just went to the shore to drink water as much as he would need to pee and be full but of water. Later that day, Cole went to the shore and saw seagulls, he realized that they were eating a fish, Cole was absolutely STARVED so he scared the seagulls away and ate a half seagle…

Every man has his own set of hopes and dreams. Some may choose to chase them, and some may focus more on friends and family. However, Ryan Crumpton is an exception to the game. He has somehow found a well‐balanced in‐between ground most young adults haven’t even mastered yet. He does both. Ryan loves pursuing his outdoor hobbies, supporting his family, and aiming to obtain his goal of becoming an industrial engineer. First off, maintaining the hobbies he loves is a crucial step in keeping his…

Sort Of Flying Imagine your feet dangling over the ocean, while jellyfish and sharks are swimming below you. You’re just being held up in the air with a parachute, any second the rope could snap. This is what I felt when I went parasailing. In the beginning, my family and I were waiting for our boat at the docks. I felt like a hotdog burning in the sun that is how hot it was. To make matters even worse, everybody was anxious to get on to the boat. When our boat finally arrived, we put our life…

Surviving the Extremes is about a man named Kenneth Kamler who goes on several expeditions around the world to discover how the human body adapts to different environments. However, some humans do not know what to do when placed in a different environment. I really did enjoy this book because not only did Kenneth include personal experiences, he also included dangerous trips other people have taken. I would have to say the Jungle is my favorite part of this book. I learned so much about how the…