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    El Niño Vs La Niña

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    east to west and the warm ocean water go the opposite direction. Normally the two forces creates a balance in the middle. When the Pacific trade winds are weaker than usual, the warm ocean water rushes to the east and collides with the the west coast of the coastal cities at the east of the Pacific. This causes the average ocean temperature to be much warmer. La Niña is effectively the opposite of El Niño. When the Pacific trade winds are stronger than usual, the warm ocean water is pushed further

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    Jack Hall

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    North American superstorm begins to pass over the city with its -150 °F instant freeze temperatures, and the entire New York City skyline begins to freeze solid, buildings and air alike. The three return to the library with medicine, food, and supplies, making it to safety. During the deep freeze, Jack and Jason take shelter in an abandoned Wendy's restaurant, then resume their journey after the storm dissipates, finally arriving in New York City. They find the library buried in snow, but find Sam's

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    The oceans need to be protected because it is where life began and if not taken care of, life as we know it will end. The well-being of the ocean is constantly being threatened and needs to stop. When dangerous substances go into the ocean, ecosystems suffer and become endangered along with the lives of people and marine life. The importance of protecting and preserving the quality and biodiversity of the world 's coasts must be recognized because they are truly irreplaceable. If humans are not educated

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    ravaging the place we call home. Among the major effects of global warming are the acidification of the ocean, the increase in drought and heatwaves, and the warming of the ocean. By way of example, global warming has caused the increase in the acidification of the ocean. The acidification of the ocean has threatened the survival of many marine animals that are essential to the success of the ecosystem. Ocean acidification is the harmful consequence of the overabundance of carbonic gas (CO2) in the air that

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    an adventurous mind, and a love for the ocean and the animals that live in it. Marine biologists study the behaviors and habitats of marine life in oceans all over the world. Being a marine biologist may be difficult for people with a phobia of the ocean or dangerous animals that live in it, but with the right education and love for the ocean and marine animals, marine biology is a fascinating and adventurous job for someone with a passion for the ocean. The key to being successful in marine biology

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    The Most Stunning Place in the World In San Juan, Puerto Rico as anyone steps off a cruise ship they are met with the cool air of the shop you are about to step into. The salty ocean air, and what seem to be like tiny houses built on the water, with massive industry machinery directly beside, behind, and all around these houses. As you walk through all the shops there are tons of American commodities for a fraction of the price, or at least that is what they told us. There are booths with alcohol

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    Descriptive Vacation

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    is why I feel such a deep connection to this breathtaking spot. The most fascinating part of Myrtle Beach is just that; the beach. The weather in the summertime makes the ocean water a perfect temperature. I’m always so impatient to make my way to the water. I love the giddy feeling I get when I’m walking towards the ocean. The sand is warm on my feet, and the sun’s rays kiss my shoulders, making them warm to the touch. One of my favorite things to do, is to lay back on the cool, damp sand and

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    Descriptive Essay Beach

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    by your idyllic surroundings. You are greeted by the birds’ soft singing, the lulling of the wind whistling through the majestic tree branches and the placid murmuring of the flowing rivers. The sense of euphoria that comes from escaping the dense city smog arrests you. You are in Putsborough, the serene hamlet, located in North Devon. What welcomes you here is a three mile stretch of award winning scintillating sand encompassed by two pivotal headlands, owned by National Trust, reaching out to sea

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    of this project, I decided I wanted to study the natural phenomenon of the ocean. I knew that the ocean contains an abundance of unexplainable things, but I did not know what exactly I wanted to study in depth. As my studying went on, I decided to focus on the ocean’s compelling traits that affect humans and the land we call home. Do the increasing population and human’s daily habits interfere with the ocean? Is the ocean changing, because of global warming, or does it just seem like it because of

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    Beyond the Deepwater Horizon: What’s Killing the Oceans? The ocean has been a used as a dumping ground for centuries, with corporations and nations the world over using it to get rid of all sorts of unwanted things, from sewage to nuclear waste. The ocean is so vast and deep that what gets swallowed up by it seems to disappear forever. Unfortunately, as scientists and fishermen are increasingly finding out, what we put in the ocean is coming back to haunt us. The most widely known incidents of marine

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