Weddell Sea

stopping. Bob and his now eleven men were going to anchor their boat so they could fix the holes in the front of the boat. The rest of Bob and his eleven men crew trip was really easy and smooth sailing but it was long and lengthy. They have been at sea for about two weeks now and everyone is getting bad rest on the cold, hard, metal ground. They knew from their only map that they have is that they were about two hundred miles away from land. There goal was to get to New York City with everyone…

FeelFree Lure 11.5 Fishing Kayak Review If you get online and search for a fishing kayak, you’ll be bombarded with more choices than you can shake a paddle at. As manufacturers heap scores of new offerings on the market each year, I have to stop and ask myself: “What am I looking for in the first place?” Speaking for myself, practical innovation rates highly. I’m going to show you some of these innovative features about the FeelFree Lure 11.5 kayak that caught my attention as well as some of…

one of Europe's most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities. Cosmopolitan means a familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.Set over a series of hills near the mouth of the River Tagus, it's a place inextricably linked with the sea. Intrepid navigators embarked from here in the 15th and 16th centuries to sail unknown waters and chart new lands, and the legacy of the golden age of Discovery underpins much of the city's culture and heritage.Lisbon is a colorful and vibrant…

Yet the Egyptians also use the term Ekwesh which can possibly be related to Achaean. They are also referred to as having come from Argos due to the relation of the Hero-race. “As Danaos, the name-hero of the race, was King of Rhodes and Argos, these sea-Danaoi may have been Rhodian Argives” (Morritt, 2010, p 23) . Argos was a place of maritime occupation, its harbors facilitated cultural interaction which has been the catalyst to change in language and civilizations. Even though the last three…

Around the world today leatherback sea turtles are being killed at an alarming rate due to a variety of circumstances. From the commercial fishing industry to poaching, the population of this species has declined significantly over the past fifty years. However, there are ways to prevent this downward spiral. Through an educational approach, marine biologists and environmentalists should collaborate to form a nonprofit group to protect leatherback sea turtles throughout the world. Dermochelys…

The ancestors of the current Gitga’at people used to live in Laxgal’tsap (Old Town) in Kitikiata Inlet, an area on the northwestern side of the Douglas Channel. They lived in this area during the winter months, but used several other camps along the coastline during the warmer months. The Gitga’at had their first encounter with the Europeans in the 1870s. Their relationship remained economical until the arrival of two missionaries: Thomas Crosby and William Duncan. Many of the Gitga’at joined…

84 sq. miles yet still you will see traces of St. Croix's rich cultural diversity in the island's distinctive arts, crafts, music and festivals. St.Croix is apart of the United States Virgin Islands along with two other islands; St. Thomas and St.John. Some may refer to my island as paradise while I call it home. The distinctive flavors of spices bring such an unforgettable taste and not to mention the warmth all year round bring tourist from the main land to enjoy a beautiful day on the…

Horsefield Tortoise is a small species of tortoises that people love. These little reptiles only reach the maximum size of 8 inches and that is for females as males are known to only reach about 6.5 inches. Their shell color can vary from a dark brown to an olive green in color. These neat tiny species of turtles that are a cool pet to have if it is what you’re looking for. Life Expectancy When keeping this animal as a pet, it is important to realize that these tortoises live for a very long…

The book, The Sea of Monsters written by Rick Riordan is a book like no other. The author integrated the the real world with Greek stories to show the readers how life would be different this way. The main character, Percy faced problems with his families such as accepting Tyson as his brother, Percy learns to accept the fact that even though his dad was a busy man he still showed sympathy towards him. At the end, Percy learns from his problems that acceptance is the guideline to triumph. In…

This organism can be found along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and throughout lakes, streams, and almost anywhere. The organism is most commonly known as the common otter, North American river otter or scientifically known as Lontra Canadensis. The Northern river otter has a dark brown fur wither lighter brown along the face and belly. They have thick fur to help them keep warm while swimming in cold waters to catch fish. Their webbed feet allows them to swim faster in the water and they also…