Plants and animals are such beautiful living things. There are over 700 different types of plants that made Wasaga Beach their home and 4 out of 700 are rare in Canada. Some of those plants exist because of the sand dunes that make the beach. Just walking around the park the view of the flowers is enticing like the Moccasin flower Orchids (Figure 5) or the British Lichen (Figure 6). There are also plants that are not enticing like the poison ivy that lurks in the bushes.
Imagine yourself as a young cowboy that has just received a telegram from a man you met during your time in North Dakota. This man was Theodore Roosevelt telling you that he was going to resign as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and help form the 1st U.S Volunteer Cavalry to fight those rotten Spaniards down in Cuba. Being the striking young man that you are you take up his offer and head down to Texas where this new unit will be training for the harsh environment of Cuba. Training in Texas went great, you and everyone else loaded onto a train headed to Tampa Bay Florida expecting to be there in about 4 days. Just as planned you and the other members of the 1st U.S Volunteer Cavalry arrived in Tampa on time. Now is when the unexpected finally hits, the ships that were to carry all of the men and all the horses will in fact not hold all the men, let alone the horses. You sadly had to get the short straw and were forced to be one of the unlucky men that have to stay in the U.S and take care of all the
There are many reasons to visit Orange Beach: white sand, clear blue waters, warm weather, an exquisite dining experience, and hospitable people. It provides a relaxing escape from the busy city life. When you plan your next getaway, don't forget to check out the variety of beach homes in the area. Top beachfront real estate company, Sugar Sands Realty & Management Inc. can help you find luxurious vacation rentals by the beach.
Nicknamed the Valley Isle, Maui is filled with artist communities and unique small towns. From small bakeries in Wailuki to farm-to-table cuisine, visitors can enjoy delicious dining opportunities. Home to humpback whales and sandy beaches, Maui has been ranked as the best island in the Conde Nast Traveler for over 20 years.
By identifying the sediment size at each station allows the amount of long shore drift happening at each stage of the beach to be assessed and evaluated. If the size of the rocks decrease in size closer to the harbour arm, it will help prove my hypothesis
After Florida became a U.S. territory in 1822, both St. Augustine and Pensacola competed to become the state capital. Unable to come to an agreement, it was decided to locate the Capital at a point between the two cities, Tallahassee. In 1824, a log cabin in Tallahassee served as the first Capitol
Issaquah, Washington is located in King County. Known for its rapidly growing suburb, Issaquah was ranked 2nd in the entire state of Washington and 89th in the nation. It was also ranked 6th out of 279 for population growth between the years of 2000 and 2005.
First Coast, also known as Northeast Florida, is located on the Atlantic coast, comprising of five counties surrounding Jacksonville: Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns. It extends past the southern end of Anastasia Island to Marineland. The name “First Coast” originally appeared in a marketing campaign in the 1980s, and has its origins as the first area of Florida to be colonized by Europeans. Ponce De Leon is believed to have landed in the First Coast region during the early 1500s on his first expedition. In the 1560s, the French established the colony of Fort Caroline in what is today Jacksonville. First Coast is not only known for its historical significance, but it is also the state’s best-kept secret as vacationers paradise, that
There are fewer things worse than moving by yourself, no matter how far away your new home is. Choosing a poor moving company only makes matters worse and can result in lost property or worse. Here at Allied Van Lines, our agents go above and beyond to ensure your move goes smoothly, wherever you plan to move to. Our agents employ capable and courteous movers ready to help you get wherever life takes you next. Check with your local Allied agent for more information on how we can help you.
Bondi-beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches in Sydney. It is located on the east coast of Australia and is a suburb of the city of Sydney. ‘Bondi’ or ‘Boondi’ is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or noise of water breaking over rocks (Frances Pollon, 1990). In 1851, Francis O’Brien and Edward Smith Hall purchased 200 acres of the Bondi area which was named ‘The Bondi Estate’. During this period the beach was accessible to the public as a picnic ground and playground for families; Because the site quickly became popular it was endanger to become private to the public, yet the Municipal Council believed that the Government needed to negotiate the issue in order to make the beach a public reserve. The area was a working
The plants range from dangerous to harmless, from boring to interesting. The plants are very interesting to many people. Here are some of the plants, their information, and what they do. The corals turn into exterior skeletons and over thousands of years, exterior skeletons form thick, ring shaped coral reefs. Also, they colonize the water around the volcanoes. The mangrove forests are home to many animals like heron egrets, and frigate birds. The mangrove trees are one of the toughest trees in the world. The reef is home to lots of animals, and the animals are sea fans, sea worms, and sea sponges. Tawny sharks also hide in the coral caves during the day. The plants make the island lush. From corals to trees to reefs. The mangrove trees are very large, and are home to many animals. The plants make the island very beautiful and colorful. If these plants didn’t exist, then Aldabra would be dull, and not colorful.
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President Obama established a national marine memorial off the coast of New England. The new memorial, which is about the size of Connecticut, houses geological and ecological treasures. Under the surface of this protected ocean rest canyons and extinct volcanoes. Rare fish, coral, whales, and turtles count themselves among the animals that live in the memorial. Critics cite the possible harm the memorial will cause to the fishing industry.
Barrier Island is a low edge of sand that is parallel to the mainland with a distance of 2 to 19 miles’ off the shoreline, 300 barrier islands border the shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Padre Island, Texas. The barrier island defends the coast from the full power of storm waves. In the central of the barrier island and the mainland is a peaceful lagoon or a bay. Mainly most of these barrier island are 0.6-3 miles wide and amid from 9-18 miles long. The highest structures example of barrier island are sand dunes with the height of 16-33 feet; however, in some places the dunes can reach the height of 100 feet. Few barrier islands are initiated as spits that were then detached from the inland by upsurge corrosion, rising of sea level resulting
Common plants in major natural system: The characteristic set of plant species for the beach dune natural system include sea oats, railroad vine, bitter panicum, and beach elder (Florida Natural Areas Inventory, n.d.a.).
The Maasai are a pastoralist tribe living in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Much of their land falls within the Great Rift Valley. The main source of their livelihood remains livestock, consisting of cattle, sheep, and goats. Traditionally, Maasai do not feed on game meat as this is associated with the hunters-gathers (Dorobo people). They have relied on their livestock, mainly cows, for most of their nutritional needs. Milk, meat, and blood constitute the basic components of the Maasai diet.