Iapetus Ocean

Compare and Contrast Florida and Texas are both very sunny all the time and are very warm, they are both great places to go on vacation to! There are only a few different things about between Florida and Texas. I don’t think I could choose which one to go to because they are both amazing. Sweating is one of the main differences between these two places. Florida is very humid and you sweat almost the whole time you are there. You might not sweat as much if you live there because…

Radiolab is a podcast that focuses on discussing a wide variety of topics that are found in our world today. A concept that was discussed on the podcast was one that connects one of the largest creatures in the world to a human. In the Radiolab podcast episode titled, “Animal Minds”, Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, along with their guest, Mick Menago, analyze the idea that animals can express emotions similar to those of humans. In today’s society, people often associate human qualities, such…

The Great White Shark Great white sharks are thought to be one of the most vicious animals on earth because of how they are represented in movies and television shows. In reality they're really just another animal trying to stay alive. Great white sharks are recognized by the grey skin, white bellies, a bullet shaped build and rows of more than 300 really sharp triangular teeth. Great whites are the largest predatory animals in water in the world. The fierce animal can grow to be about 15 to 20…

Ocean pollution has been a problem since 1950 and is still a problem to this very day. Over 80% of pollution is coming from land based activities. Pollution divides itself into different categories which are: Oil spills, Fertilizers, Seas of Garbage, Plastics, Sewage Disposal, and Toxic Chemicals. Current theories and research on Ocean Pollution indicate that oceans have been treated as a giant disposal for all types of garbage. If we continue to treat our ocean like a giant disposal our largest…

Who doesn't have a dream to travel the world at some point in life? We all know we'd like to go somewhere, but it's a huge world out there, and it can be hard to know which spots to hit first. Here are the top 10 ideas for amazing places to see in your lifetime. Number Ten: Travel to The Great Barrier Reef, Australia This reef is the largest living thing on the entire planet. That alone should make you want to go! Number Nine: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil This statue is almost 100 feet high,…

Taking your boat on the water during the summer gives you a carefree outlet for relaxation and enjoying the great outdoors, but, over time, the bottom of every boat begins to accumulate algae as it sits in the water. This accumulation mars the aesthetic appeal of your boat and can lead to other issues. Understanding how to clean a boat properly is must for any boat owner and it should not be avoided until the problem is so severe that nothing short of a jackhammer will penetrate the grime. Boat…

I believe that everyone has their own ways to escape from their hectic lives. There is always one spot or bolt-hole that can soothe all our troubles and pressures. For me, the beach that takes a five-minute driving distance from my house is the ultimate cure to all of my pressures. I love beach so much because it can comfort and recharge me with its beautiful view. Beach is an all time natural tranquilizers that can calm me down. There will not be stinks from the dead fish or sea creatures but…

Our Favorite Fishing Cooler We are a family that spends a lot of time in the great outdoors. We love taking our boat out for the weekend and during the summer, we spend even more time out on the open water. For us, there is nothing better than the thrill of catching the big one, even when we do end up with just as many fish tales about the ones we almost caught. However, our fishing trips out would not be worth much if we didn’t have a good cooler along on the trip with us. That is why when we…

Ever wish you could ride a wonderful roller coaster that will blow you away? Want a chance to relax and cool off? Well then, I invite you to come and ride the Wacky Waterfall at Kennywood in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an intense ride with a 200 foot drop! However, keep in mind that you are guaranteed to become wet on this roller coaster; which is wonderful for a super hot summer day! While waiting in line, take advantage of snack stations along the way to grab a treat before boarding the train…

a marine biologist. Marine biologist study organisms in the ocean. What kind of kid knows what they want, and takes steps to make their dream come true? A child that would spend all their time watching “Finding Nemo,” to learn more about fish. Also, one that would hold their breath in a pool, so they could breathe underwater. That kid continuously fantasizes about one day being a mermaid to finally feel as if they were one with the ocean. While that’s a little impossible to be a mermaid, that…