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urchins, Strongylocentrotus spp., because they provide the otters a high caloric intake per urchin eaten. This allows them to maintain their high metabolism (Laidre and Jameson 2006). Sea urchins live both in the shallow and deep intertidal off the coast. The sea urchins consume a lot of algae and have the capability to eat large amounts of the kelp forests (Estes and Palmisano 1974). They are considered the primary consumers in the community structure of kelp forests (Estes and Palmisano 1974). Sea

the controversy was spread throughout the 13 colonies on the idea of expansion. An American who influenced expansion in America, John O’ Sullivan, conjectured that territorial expansion was destined and it was god’s given right to expand America coast to coast, or in this case into westward territories. This thought was defined as Manifest Destiny and aided the fuel of western settlement, Native American Removal and war with Mexico. Many Americans did, however, oppose expansion and war causing, but

Northwest coast – the creation of the salmon There was once a Salish boy who lived in a village in the Northwest Pacific Coast. Everybody did something to help the others living in the village. This boy felt like he had no purpose because he couldn’t help the village in any way. He was a tall, lanky boy who couldn’t carry a bag of tools or row a canoe. His name was Chaske but the people referred to him as Sam or Sammy. Sammy didn’t talk to any of the other boys or girls in the village because they

California: Medicine Lake, Mount Shasta, Brushy Butte, Twin Buttes, Silver Lake, Tumble Buttes, Eagle Lake, Lassen, Clear Lake, Mono Lake, Mono Craters, Long Valley, Inyo Craters, Mammoth Mountain, Ubehebe Craters, Golden Trout Creek, Coso, Lavic Lake, Amboy, and Salton Buttes. Some of these volcanoes are active, while others are not. A majority of the volcanoes are inland, with Clear Lake Volcano being the furthest west, located near Sacramento and San Francisco. (Refer to figure 3 to see main .k California

The naval actions of the Revolution to the mountains of Afghanistan, the Marines have served valiantly in every one of our nation’s conflicts. For hundreds of years, Marines have fought, lived and died with honor, continuing the Marine Corps legacy of service to our nation. Every Marine, past and presents, his earned their place within this proud culture of traditions, symbols and valves. On November 10, 1775 two Battalions of Continental Marines were born in Philadelphia, PA. They were formed as

North Vancouver Island in the summer boasts of wild waters and even wilder animals: Cougars, grizzly bears, eagles, and wolves can be found wandering through the pristine and largely untouched forests here. And if that weren’t enough, North Vancouver Island also gives visitors and residents alike glimpses of the majestic orcas that play along the coastlines here. Naturally, it’s a playground for those who love sports like kayaking, scuba diving, and even caving. Here’s a glimpse of the cool things

needed. This research essay explores the culture, climate and material resources of the Haida Gwaii (Haida People) First Nation of British Columbia, Canada. The Haida People are an indigenous ethnic group of the Pacific Northwest situated along the west coast of Canada in British Columbia. They are a people mainly from the archipelago of Haida Gwaii in northern BC as well as Alaskan Haida and the Kaigani peoples which make up the Haida First Nation. As a society the Haida are well known for their

Asphyxiation The Vancouver Sun later confirmed the events of that night: two hikers found two dead bodies at Camper Creek on the West Coast Trail on the sixth of May 1998. The article didn’t say who the hikers were, nor did it say who the dead Native Americans were, for what would the world do with those four meaningless names? None of the four was famous, beautiful, or rich: just normal people drawn together on one particular night. The encounter was determined by two simple factors: the

Missions of California book, The spanish missions in California comprise a series of religious outposts established by Spanish Franciscans between 1769 and 1823. The Missions represent colonization of the Europeans in the Pacific Coast region. After Columbus’ landing in the west indies, the king of Spain wanted to set empire in the new land. They wanted to control politically and religiously. Not to mention that, in 54 years, 21 California missions were established along the the El Camino Real; one of

military for the first time in 1817, when cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., wore them on their sleeves. From West Point, chevrons spread to the Army and Marine Corps. The difference then was chevrons were worn points down until 1902, when Army and Marine Corps enlisted personnel switched to the present points up configuration.Navy and Coast Guard petty officers trace their insignia heritage to the British. Petty officers were assistants to the officers