South Pacific

Even though Hawaii was the last state added to the United States, it is the most charming state. Most people say that Hawaii is absolute paradise because of the scenery and how the Hawaiians treat the tourists. With all of the tropical plants and sea life, it is extremely different than anyone could ever imagine. Hawaii’s culture and scenery make it one of the most gorgeous places in America. From the oceans to the mountains, Hawaii’s spectacular views can have anyone daydreaming. In Hawaii,…

cross the Pacific; she mysteriously disappeared in July of 1937. Her disappearance remains a mystery to this day. I have been researching the various theories and questioning…

“Australia needs to do more to address environmental concerns.” Discuss. It is obvious that the Australian nation needs to further correct the adverse state of the environment. From global warming to resource depletion it is clear that the Earth has been severely damaged by human actions and Australia is no exception to this. Looking at our planet today, it is evident that whatever the world leaders are doing currently is not enough. By the year 2050, it is predicted that there will be more…

shelter. The pacific ocean is a big part of the geography as it makes the people need good transportation on water. On the coast there are lots archipelagos and steep rocky cliffs. There are lots of rivers for the Haida to collect water from, but the most important part of the rivers were the salmon run that came every year. The Haida people have been living on Haida Gwaii for over six thousand…

The SFD makes sure the policy objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are implemented properly and manages fishery in a zone that is very specific to Alaska. They work with the state of Alaska to manage and develop fishing policies and data collections programs which are important to persevering the International Pacific, Halibut Commission. The SFD also keeps track of the number of fish caught by private, commercial, and other…

In the video, Plastic Oceans it mentioned facts about water that I was surprised about. For example, microplastics can be mistaken for fish by the sea water chicks, the plastics then stay in their body, and the birds don't know any better, so they keep eating the microplastics. The microplastics add up over time and eventually kill them. Not many chicks make it to adulthood because of the pollution. Water pollution is not only affecting birds. About 3.5 million pieces of new plastic enter the…

Overview Bora Bora, French Polynesia, a small island northwest of Tahiti, is a beautiful vacation spot with the right amount of peace, relaxation and amusement. “Bora Bora, the land of coral beaches, pink ginger and tropical perfumes will be the bit of paradise you return to in your dreams, time after time”(Williams 15+). When traveling in Bora Bora, people can go around the whole island in only one day. Bora Bora is known as the best island around. It is also known as the most romantic…

idea that “He who holds Alaska will hold the world,” became popular during the Second World War and focused attention on a little known theater of that war. Alaska was a gateway for both the United States and Canada to the Pacific. Though the United States already had the Pacific coastline with Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington, Alaska was strategically useful for trade, resources, and even possibly war. While some American decision-makers found strategic value in the Aleutian Islands…

Blue Whale My animal is the Blue Whale. It is an endangered species. Endangered means that a animal or plant in danger of extinction in the near future throughout most or all of the world. Threatened means any species likely to become an endangered species in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of its range as defined in the Endangered Species Act. Blue whales are mainly found in open oceans from the icy waters of the very near Antarctica in the Southern Hemisphere to the…

Feher and Tirdea assert depending on the size of the pieces it can look like a clear plastic soup. Le Guem adds sea vortex areas are fluid and their size and shape change. Le Guem reports that the largest area in the North Pacific is estimated to have attracted 3.5 million tons of debris and covers an area twice as large as the United States. Feher and Tirdea thinks there are five other large swirls in our oceans where waste is also crowded, including one in the Atlantic. Pek…