In a rapidly evolving world where new discoveries are made in technology on an almost daily basis, it is often important to reflect on the circumstances of the past as they continue to shape events occurring today. The Sea and the Jungle by H. M. Tomlinson can offer the reader an insightful glimpse into the history of Brazil through the lense of fiction, as though peering through the lush foliage of the Amazon rain forest and happening upon the events of an entirely different era of travel and…
physical; or they may be behavioral, or related to the animal’s behaviors. Spotting a sea horse in its natural habitat is a tricky treat for SCUBA divers. These fish are masters of disguise. They can change colors to camouflage themselves, and feature bumps called tubercles that also help them blend in. This means that they can hide themselves well. In source 1, paragraph 1, The sea horse has a Greek name, “One glance at a sea horse and you know why it got the name. (Their genus name,…
Appearance: o Galapagos sea lions are semi-aquatic, and they are well adapted to that lifestyle. With powerful fins and a streamlined body, they are able to propel themselves through the water at efficient speeds. Unlike their family member, the seal, sea lions are much more efficient on land because they possess the ability to separately control their front flippers. Their fur is the perfect material to keep them warm and also keep the water from causing drag while they are swimming.…
Dream Sea Imagine a sea where the sharks are the leaders. They boss in almost everything, however, to limit their powers, there are also other two groups of leaders: the whales, which judge all fishes' and sharks´ acts as right, wrong, fair or unfair, and the turtles, which are the wisest; they are responsible for determining the ideals of every habitant of the ocean. The three groups can limit the powers of one another, and the sharks are chosen by the population. In this sea,…
Have you ever consider how sea lampreys got in to the Great Lakes and how they destroy our Great Lakes? Are sea lampreys destroying our Great Lakes? If so how can we help stop them from eating fish and hurting people. Sea lampreys can be blood sucking monsters to people and fish. Be aware of sea lampreys when you are swimming or fish. There are three I will share with you today. The reasons are the food chain, killing fish and ruining people's career, and hurting people and killing fish.…
article explains that a sea otter population in Alaska started to decline rapidly because of pollution and attack from the predators and provides three reason of support. On the other hand, the professor states that predation is the most likely cause of the sea otters to decline and refutes each of the authors reason. First, The reading states that, the infections from pollution cause the sea otters to decline in Alaska oceans. However, The professors states that, sea otters are not…
The March to the Sea is still one of the most destructive and devastating battles of the Civil War yet and more battles to come. This horrible tragedy started in Atlanta not long ago on November 15, 1864. This battle led all the way to Savannah on December 21, 1864. The Union General William T. Sherman did this to prove that the Confederate government could not protect their people from an aggressor. After William T. Sherman had captured Atlanta on September 2, 1864, he decided to move his base…
Eddie: The Sea Turtle. Majestic, wonderful, and on this earth for over 100 million year. But, can its magnificent animals be in danger? In this documentary we talk about sea turtles and how plastic pollution affects the ecosystem of turtles. We will see why the turtles are so affected by pollution. But before that we will explain the interactions in the ecosystem of the sea turtle. Connor: A great interaction is the food chain. So, what is it that turtles eat? When turtles are omnivorous, they…
The Inseption of Tides As Athens stretches her arms around the growing empire, two gods overextend their love for something small but charming. In the Aegean Sea, Poseidon and Aphrodite just welcomed two beautiful twin babies, however they were conjoined. The right side of the baby is name Iris. She is beautiful just like her mother, with her hair blonde like the blazing sun awakening in the early morning, burning with intesity. She also has striking eyes that are greener than grass, and…
In the Heart of the Sea: Critical Analysis In the year 2000, an author by the name of Nathaniel Philbrick won the National Book Award for his nautical background and expertise in the fabrication of his classic novel, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Published in May of the same year, the book proudly exhibits several excellent exemplars that collectively relate with the symbolism within the plot. The story takes place in 1820, and revolves around the crew aboard the…